2001 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 2001 Alfa Romeo GTV and 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,834 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alfa Romeo GTV (138 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 205 kg more than 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer. 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, 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer (177 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo GTV. (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mitsubishi |
| Model | GTV | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
