2002 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV and 2002 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV (138 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (78 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 220 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (147 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Corolla. 2002 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | GTV | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1746 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
