2006 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2005 BMW 330
To start off, 2006 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2006 Alfa Romeo GT. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2006 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2006 Alfa Romeo GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Alfa Romeo GT (305 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (290 Nm). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alfa Romeo GT | 2005 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | GT | 330 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1909 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |
