2005 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2005 Eagle Talon

To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV and 2005 Eagle Talon were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Eagle Talon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Eagle Talon (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV. (163 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Eagle Talon should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 25 kg more than 2005 Eagle Talon.

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 Eagle Talon (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV. (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Eagle Talon 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 Eagle Talon
Make Alfa Romeo Eagle
Model GTV Talon
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1970 cc 1996 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 163 HP 208 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 206 Nm 290 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1445 kg 1420 kg
Vehicle Length 4310 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2520 mm


 

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