2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2012 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2012 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 219 kg more than 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. 2012 Ford Transit Connect 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. 2012 Ford Transit Connect will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2012 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulietta | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1742 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4351 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1798 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1465 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
