2007 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2007 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo GT and 2007 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo GT (406 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2007 Volvo V70. (179 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo V70.
Because 2007 Alfa Romeo GT is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Alfa Romeo GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V70, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (509 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo V70. (240 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo V70. 2007 Alfa Romeo GT has automatic transmission and 2007 Volvo V70 has manual transmission. 2007 Volvo V70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Alfa Romeo GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Alfa Romeo GT | 2007 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | GT | V70 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 406 HP | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 509 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 293 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |