2003 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2008 Honda Element
To start off, 2008 Honda Element is newer by 5 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV. (162 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Because 2008 Honda Element 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, 2008 Honda Element 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, 2008 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV. (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV. 2008 Honda Element 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. 2008 Honda Element will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2008 Honda Element | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | GTV | Element |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |