2007 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo GT and 2007 Volkswagen Sharan were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 114 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 47 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Sharan 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, 2007 Volkswagen Sharan 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, 2007 Volkswagen Sharan (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo GT. (275 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Sharan 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 | 2007 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | GT | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 14.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
