2005 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2005 Saturn Relay

To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV and 2005 Saturn Relay were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Saturn Relay is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV (236 HP) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Saturn Relay. (201 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 2005 Saturn Relay. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Saturn Relay weights approximately 493 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV.

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) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saturn Relay. (298 Nm). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saturn Relay.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Alfa Romeo GTV 2005 Saturn Relay
Make Alfa Romeo Saturn
Model GTV Relay
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3178 cc 3491 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 236 HP 201 HP
Torque 305 Nm 298 Nm
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78 mm 84 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.8:1
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 4 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1445 kg 1938 kg
Vehicle Length 4310 mm 5210 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1840 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 3080 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.2 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 95 L


 

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