2001 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2011 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 2,000 cc, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alfa Romeo GTV (138 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Sharan. (113 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 422 kg more than 2001 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo GTV. (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Sharan 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 | 2011 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | GTV | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1772 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2919 mm |
