2005 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon vs. 2005 Porsche 911

To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon and 2005 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon weights approximately 185 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.

Because 2005 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon 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 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon. 2005 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2005 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon has manual transmission. 2005 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon 2005 Porsche 911
Make Alfa Romeo Porsche
Model Crosswagon 911
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 1910 cc 3596 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 316 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4250 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 370 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4250 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 18.5:1 11.3:1
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1530 kg 1345 kg
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1780 mm


 

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