2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2011 Opel Insignia
To start off, both 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta and 2011 Opel Insignia were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Opel Insignia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Opel Insignia (158 HP) has 54 more horse power than 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (104 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Opel Insignia should accelerate faster than 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Because 2011 Opel Insignia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Opel Insignia 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, 2011 Opel Insignia (350 Nm) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (206 Nm). This means 2011 Opel Insignia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 2011 Opel Insignia has automatic transmission and 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Opel Insignia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2011 Opel Insignia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | Giulietta | Insignia |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 158 HP |
Torque | 206 Nm | 350 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4351 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1798 mm | 1856 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1465 mm | 1498 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2737 mm |