2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri vs. 2001 Porsche GT2

To start off, both 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri and 2001 Porsche GT2 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche GT2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche GT2 (456 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 351 more horse power than 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche GT2 should accelerate faster than 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche GT2 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2001 Porsche GT2 (621 Nm) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri. (260 Nm). This means 2001 Porsche GT2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri 2001 Porsche GT2
Make Alfa Romeo Porsche
Model Centauri GT2
Year Released 2001 2001
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 2959 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 105 HP 456 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 260 Nm 621 Nm
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 100 mm
Engine Stroke Size 72.6 mm 76.4 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1415 kg 1440 kg
Vehicle Length 3690 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 990 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2360 mm


 

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