2005 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2005 Jeep Wrangler

To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV and 2005 Jeep Wrangler were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,960 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Wrangler (175 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV. (163 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 127 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.

Because 2005 Jeep Wrangler is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Wrangler will offer significantly more control. 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 Jeep Wrangler (296 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV. (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Jeep Wrangler 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 Jeep Wrangler
Make Alfa Romeo Jeep
Model GTV Wrangler
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1970 cc 3960 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 163 HP 175 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 3500 RPM
Torque 206 Nm 296 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 83 mm 98.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 91 mm 86.7 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.3:1 8.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 220 km/hour 174 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.7 seconds 9.4 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1445 kg 1572 kg
Vehicle Length 4310 mm 3950 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2380 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.2 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 72 L


 

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