2007 Volvo V50 vs. 2007 Alfa Romeo GT
To start off, both 2007 Volvo V50 and 2007 Alfa Romeo GT were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V50 (218 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo GT. (163 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2007 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V50 weights approximately 230 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 2007 Volvo V50 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 Volvo V50 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 Volvo V50 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo GT. (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Volvo V50 | 2007 Alfa Romeo GT | |
Make | Volvo | Alfa Romeo |
Model | V50 | GT |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2521 cc | 1969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 63 L |