2003 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1997 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV (236 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1997 Ford Explorer. (161 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Explorer weights approximately 454 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Ford Explorer (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV. (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1997 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | GTV | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2840 mm |
