2011 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2011 Chevrolet Orlando
To start off, both 2011 Ford Transit Connect 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 38 more horse power than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Orlando should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Orlando weights approximately 26 kg more than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Chevrolet Orlando is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. 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 Orlando (232 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Orlando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Ford Transit Connect | 2011 Chevrolet Orlando | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Transit Connect | Orlando |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2384 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4652 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1836 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2014 mm | 1633 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2911 mm | 2760 mm |