1999 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, both 1999 Alfa Romeo GTV and 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,601 cc (5 cylinders), 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML (161 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1999 Alfa Romeo GTV. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 1999 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 805 kg more than 1999 Alfa Romeo GTV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Alfa Romeo GTV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML 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, 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML (377 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alfa Romeo GTV. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | GTV | ML |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1772 cc | 2601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
