2003 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2003 Mazda Tribute

To start off, both 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV and 2003 Mazda Tribute were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2003 Mazda Tribute. (122 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 50 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV.

Because 2003 Mazda Tribute 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 Mazda Tribute 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 Mazda Tribute (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda Tribute 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 2003 Mazda Tribute
Make Alfa Romeo Mazda
Model GTV Tribute
Year Released 2003 2003
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1970 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 122 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5300 RPM
Torque 181 Nm 230 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1
Top Speed 210 km/hour 166 km/hour
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1445 kg 1495 kg
Vehicle Length 4310 mm 4400 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2500 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.2 L/100km 9.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 57 L


 

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