2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2012 Alfa Romeo MiTo
To start off, both 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta and 2012 Alfa Romeo MiTo were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2012 Alfa Romeo MiTo. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 2012 Alfa Romeo MiTo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 200 kg more than 2012 Alfa Romeo MiTo. 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 Giulietta (250 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Alfa Romeo MiTo. (129 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Alfa Romeo MiTo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2012 Alfa Romeo MiTo | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Giulietta | MiTo |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4351 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1798 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1465 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
