2009 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera. (182 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera.
Because 2012 Toyota Venza 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 Toyota Venza 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, 2012 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera. (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera. 2012 Toyota Venza has automatic transmission and 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera has manual transmission. 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Alfa Romeo Brera | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Brera | Venza |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 3456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 269 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |