2005 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2005 Chrysler Town & Country

To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV and 2005 Chrysler Town & Country were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler Town & Country (215 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 626 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV. 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 Chrysler Town & Country (320 Nm) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV. (181 Nm). This means 2005 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Alfa Romeo GTV 2005 Chrysler Town & Country
Make Alfa Romeo Chrysler
Model GTV Town & Country
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1968 cc 3785 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 148 HP 215 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 181 Nm 320 Nm
Engine Bore Size 83 mm 96 mm
Engine Stroke Size 91 mm 87 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.6:1
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 4 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1315 kg 1941 kg
Vehicle Length 4310 mm 5100 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 2000 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1750 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 3040 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.5 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 76 L


 

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