2003 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2003 Buick Rendezvous
To start off, both 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV and 2003 Buick Rendezvous were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Rendezvous (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV. (162 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 375 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Buick Rendezvous is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Buick Rendezvous 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, 2003 Buick Rendezvous (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV. (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV. 2003 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Buick Rendezvous will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2003 Buick Rendezvous | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | GTV | Rendezvous |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 3350 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2860 mm |