2005 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country

To start off, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 810 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, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. (163 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2012 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country 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. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2005 Alfa Romeo GT 2012 Chrysler Town & Country
Make Alfa Romeo Chrysler
Model GT Town & Country
Year Released 2005 2012
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1745 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 283 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 163 Nm 352 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Flex Fuel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1300 kg 2110 kg
Vehicle Length 4310 mm 5151 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1999 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1725 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 3078 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 76 L