2005 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2001 Honda City
To start off, 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda City would be higher. At 3,178 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV (236 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2001 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 505 kg more than 2001 Honda City. 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, 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV (305 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2001 Honda City | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | GTV | City |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 1343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
