2003 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 347 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | GTV | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 71.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 12 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
