2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta and 2012 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (237 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 329 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.
Because 2012 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma 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 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (250 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Giulietta | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4351 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1798 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1465 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
