2007 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo GT (406 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. (309 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg.
Because 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Alfa Romeo GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo GT. (509 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alfa Romeo GT | 2005 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | GT | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 4921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 406 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 293 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
