2011 Fiat 500 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
To start off, both 2011 Fiat 500 and 2011 Chevrolet Cruze were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Cruze is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2011 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat 500.
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 Chevrolet Cruze (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat 500. (132 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat 500. 2011 Chevrolet Cruze has automatic transmission and 2011 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 2011 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Fiat 500 | 2011 Chevrolet Cruze | |
Make | Fiat | Chevrolet |
Model | 500 | Cruze |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1797 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 59 L |