2003 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2005 Honda Element
To start off, 2005 Honda Element is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo GT (162 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Honda Element. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Element weights approximately 290 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 2005 Honda Element (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo GT. (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo GT | 2005 Honda Element | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | GT | Element |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
