2012 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, both 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 and 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 400 kg more than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 159 | Giulietta |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4351 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1798 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
