1997 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1997 Ford Explorer
To start off, both 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV and 1997 Ford Explorer were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Explorer (161 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV. (138 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Explorer weights approximately 585 kg more than 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Ford Explorer (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV. (187 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1997 Ford Explorer | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTV | Explorer |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2840 mm |