2008 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe

To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo GT and 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2008 Alfa Romeo GT. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2008 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 378 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.

Because 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Alfa Romeo GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2008 Alfa Romeo GT (306 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Alfa Romeo GT 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
Make Alfa Romeo Hyundai
Model GT Santa Fe
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1910 cc 2656 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 185 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 306 Nm 248 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1440 kg 1062 kg
Vehicle Length 4500 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.2 L/100km 6.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 75 L


 

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