2005 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo GT and 2005 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 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 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 245 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT.
Because 2005 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Highlander. 2005 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo GT | 2005 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | GT | Highlander |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 73 L |