2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2012 Chevrolet Orlando
To start off, both 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta and 2012 Chevrolet Orlando were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Orlando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Orlando. (139 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Orlando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Orlando weights approximately 173 kg more than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Orlando is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (250 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Orlando. (176 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Orlando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2012 Chevrolet Orlando | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | Giulietta | Orlando |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1528 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4351 mm | 4652 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1798 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1465 mm | 1633 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2760 mm |
