2003 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2011 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, 2011 Suzuki Kizashi 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 51 more horse power than 2011 Suzuki Kizashi. (185 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 2011 Suzuki Kizashi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Suzuki Kizashi weights approximately 24 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Because 2011 Suzuki Kizashi 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 Suzuki Kizashi 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Suzuki Kizashi. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Suzuki Kizashi.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2011 Suzuki Kizashi | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Suzuki |
| Model | GTV | Kizashi |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.3 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
