2006 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2006 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2006 Alfa Romeo GT and 2006 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alfa Romeo GT (237 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C5. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 236 kg more than 2006 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Alfa Romeo GT (300 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C5. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alfa Romeo GT | 2006 Citroen C5 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Citroen |
Model | GT | C5 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1252 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 66 L |