2006 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
To start off, both 2006 Alfa Romeo GT and 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alfa Romeo GT (236 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser weights approximately 73 kg more than 2006 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, both vehicles can yield 300 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alfa Romeo GT | 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chrysler |
| Model | GT | PT Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3177 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 57 L |
