2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2012 Opel Vivaro
To start off, both 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta and 2012 Opel Vivaro were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2012 Opel Vivaro. (101 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Vivaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Opel Vivaro weights approximately 258 kg more than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Vivaro. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Vivaro.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2012 Opel Vivaro | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | Giulietta | Vivaro |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1956 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 16.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1613 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4351 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1798 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1465 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |