2003 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2003 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV and 2003 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,178 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2003 Honda Accord. (187 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Accord weights approximately 41 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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, 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV (305 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2003 Honda Accord | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | GTV | Accord |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3178 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1456 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |