2003 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2007 Honda Accord
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 4 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 3,178 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 3 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (244 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV (305 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (286 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord. 2007 Honda Accord 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. 2007 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2007 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | GTV | Accord |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |
