2007 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo GT and 2007 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,178 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo GT (236 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2007 Volvo V50. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V50 weights approximately 54 kg more than 2007 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 2007 Alfa Romeo GT (300 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo V50. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo V50. 2007 Volvo V50 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. 2007 Volvo V50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Alfa Romeo GT | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | GT | V50 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3178 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 236 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1464 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |