2005 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,786 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 4 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2002 Toyota Corolla (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. (163 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. 2002 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2005 Alfa Romeo GT has manual transmission. 2005 Alfa Romeo GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo GT | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | GT | Corolla |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1745 cc | 1786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 91.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |