2005 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2005 Fiat Panda
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo GT and 2005 Fiat Panda were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,745 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo GT (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (60 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 200 kg more than 2005 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Panda 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 Alfa Romeo GT (163 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alfa Romeo GT | 2005 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | GT | Panda |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1745 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 30 L |
