2005 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo GT and 2005 Nissan Hardbody were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,275 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 391 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.
Because 2005 Nissan Hardbody 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 Nissan Hardbody 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 (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (278 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. 2005 Nissan Hardbody 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. 2005 Nissan Hardbody will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Alfa Romeo GT | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | GT | Hardbody |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 3275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 91.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1831 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 84 L |