2003 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2005 Honda Life

To start off, 2005 Honda Life 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV (236 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 656 kg more than 2005 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Honda Life 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, 2005 Honda Life 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 Alfa Romeo GTV (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Alfa Romeo GTV 2005 Honda Life
Make Alfa Romeo Honda
Model GTV Life
Year Released 2003 2005
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3179 cc 656 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 236 HP 47 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 289 Nm 57 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 5500 RPM
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1446 kg 790 kg
Vehicle Length 4310 mm 3410 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1480 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2370 mm


 

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