2004 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (201 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2004 Alfa Romeo GT. (163 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2004 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1125 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 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alfa Romeo GT. (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Alfa Romeo Toyota
Model GT Land Cruiser
Year Released 2004 2005
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1968 cc 4164 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 163 HP 201 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 206 Nm 430 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 1200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.3:1 18.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 216 km/hour 170 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.7 seconds 13.9 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1395 kg 2520 kg
Vehicle Length 4500 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1950 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1890 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.7 L/100km 11.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 96 L


 

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