2006 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2004 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2006 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 245 kg more than 2006 Alfa Romeo GT.
Because 2004 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Alfa Romeo GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Highlander 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, 2006 Alfa Romeo GT (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Highlander. (222 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Highlander. 2004 Toyota Highlander has automatic transmission and 2006 Alfa Romeo GT has manual transmission. 2006 Alfa Romeo GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Toyota Highlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alfa Romeo GT | 2004 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | GT | Highlander |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1909 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 73 L |