2007 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2006 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Forester (163 HP) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo GT. (138 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2007 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Forester weights approximately 145 kg more than 2007 Alfa Romeo GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Subaru Forester 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, 2006 Subaru Forester 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, 2006 Subaru Forester (226 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo GT. (163 Nm). This means 2006 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alfa Romeo GT. 2006 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2007 Alfa Romeo GT has manual transmission. 2007 Alfa Romeo GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Alfa Romeo GT | 2006 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Subaru |
Model | GT | Forester |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 163 HP |
Torque | 163 Nm | 226 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |