2005 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touran 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 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 34 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 153 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT.
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 Volkswagen Touran (175 Nm @ 1550 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. (163 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touran 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 | 2012 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | GT | Touran |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1745 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1550 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1453 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
