2005 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo GT and 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV (163 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 145 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. (163 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alfa Romeo GT | 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | GT | GTV |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1745 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
