2011 Chevrolet Cruze vs. 2011 Chevrolet Orlando
To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Cruze and 2011 Chevrolet Orlando were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,384 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Orlando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Orlando (174 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Orlando should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze.
Because 2011 Chevrolet Orlando is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze (360 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Orlando. (232 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Orlando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Cruze | 2011 Chevrolet Orlando | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Cruze | Orlando |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2384 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4597 mm | 4652 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1788 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1633 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2760 mm |
