2006 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2006 Toyota RAV4

To start off, both 2006 Alfa Romeo GT and 2006 Toyota RAV4 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 76 more horse power than 2006 Toyota RAV4. (161 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota RAV4.

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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota RAV4. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota RAV4.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Alfa Romeo GT 2006 Toyota RAV4
Make Alfa Romeo Toyota
Model GT RAV4
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3179 cc 2398 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 237 HP 161 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 224 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 88.4 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78 mm 96 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4500 mm 4240 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1670 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2500 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 60 L


 

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