2009 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 2012 Chevrolet Orlando

To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Orlando is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera (182 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Orlando. (139 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Orlando.

Because 2012 Chevrolet Orlando is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Orlando will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera (231 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Orlando. (176 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Orlando.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Alfa Romeo Brera 2012 Chevrolet Orlando
Make Alfa Romeo Chevrolet
Model Brera Orlando
Year Released 2009 2012
Body Type Hatchback Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2198 cc 1796 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 182 HP 139 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 231 Nm 176 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 80.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 94.6 mm 88.2 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 222 km/hour 193 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.6 seconds 11.6 seconds
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4420 mm 4652 mm
Vehicle Width 1380 mm 1836 mm
Vehicle Height 1840 mm 1633 mm
Wheelbase Size 2530 mm 2760 mm


 

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