1995 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1995 Peugeot 406
To start off, both 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV and 1995 Peugeot 406 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV (150 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1995 Peugeot 406. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1995 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 125 kg more than 1995 Peugeot 406. 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, 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Peugeot 406. (147 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Peugeot 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1995 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
| Model | GTV | 406 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
