2003 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2011 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2011 Infiniti FX is newer by 8 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 1 more horse power than 2011 Infiniti FX. (235 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 2011 Infiniti FX.
Because 2011 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti FX 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, 2011 Infiniti FX (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV. (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV. 2011 Infiniti FX 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. 2011 Infiniti FX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2011 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Infiniti |
| Model | GTV | FX |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Top Speed | 255 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
