2005 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2005 SsangYong Rexton

To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo GT and 2005 SsangYong Rexton were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo GT (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Rexton. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 551 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT.

Because 2005 SsangYong Rexton 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 SsangYong Rexton 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 SsangYong Rexton (257 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. (163 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Rexton 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 SsangYong Rexton
Make Alfa Romeo SsangYong
Model GT Rexton
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1745 cc 2874 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 4100 RPM
Torque 163 Nm 257 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.7 mm 92.4 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1300 kg 1851 kg
Vehicle Length 4310 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 80 L


 

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