2012 GMC Terrain vs. 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, both 2012 GMC Terrain 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 GMC Terrain is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Terrain (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Terrain should accelerate faster than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Terrain weights approximately 399 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 Giulietta (250 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Terrain. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Terrain. 2012 GMC Terrain has automatic transmission and 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 GMC Terrain will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 GMC Terrain | 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
Make | GMC | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Terrain | Giulietta |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1754 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4707 mm | 4351 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1798 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1465 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2858 mm | 2634 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.4 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |