2002 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg

To start off, both 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV and 2002 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 755 kg more than 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV (385 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. (306 Nm). This means 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Alfa Romeo GTV 2002 Volkswagen Touareg
Make Alfa Romeo Volkswagen
Model GTV Touareg
Year Released 2002 2002
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1970 cc 3189 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 148 HP 217 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 385 Nm 306 Nm
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1455 kg 2210 kg
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 100 L


 

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