2008 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo GT and 2008 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,746 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 295 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
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, 2008 Alfa Romeo GT (163 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (139 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo GT | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | GT | Corsa |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1746 cc | 1598 cc |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 163 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 81.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |