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. Both 2011 Chevrolet Cruze and 2011 Chevrolet Orlando are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Orlando. (128 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Orlando.
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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Orlando. (315 Nm @ 2000 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 | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 16.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| 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 |
