2003 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2003 Honda Legend
To start off, both 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV and 2003 Honda Legend were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,473 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Legend weights approximately 355 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.
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 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV. 2003 Honda Legend 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 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2003 Honda Legend | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | GTV | Legend |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 3473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |