2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,742 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 203 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (340 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Fiesta | 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
| Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Fiesta | Giulietta |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1742 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 232 HP |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4351 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
