2003 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2005 BMW 325
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (184 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV. (162 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 325 weights approximately 15 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 325 (237 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV. (206 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 325 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 | 2005 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | GTV | 325 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
