2011 Chevrolet Orlando vs. 2012 Chevrolet Orlando
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Orlando is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Chevrolet Orlando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chevrolet Orlando would be higher. At 2,384 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Orlando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Orlando (174 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Orlando. (128 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Orlando should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Orlando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Orlando weights approximately 65 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Orlando.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Chevrolet Orlando (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Orlando. (232 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Orlando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Orlando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Orlando | 2012 Chevrolet Orlando | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Orlando | Orlando |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | 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 | 128 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4652 mm | 4652 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1836 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1633 mm | 1633 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
