2004 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2004 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2004 Alfa Romeo GT and 2004 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Passat (270 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2004 Alfa Romeo GT. (163 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2004 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 450 kg more than 2004 Alfa Romeo GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Alfa Romeo GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Passat 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, 2004 Volkswagen Passat (370 Nm) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alfa Romeo GT. (206 Nm). This means 2004 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Alfa Romeo GT | 2004 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | GT | Passat |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 3998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
