2008 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2008 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo GT and 2008 Opel Vectra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alfa Romeo GT (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2008 Opel Vectra. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 80 kg more than 2008 Opel Vectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (306 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Vectra. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alfa Romeo GT | 2008 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | GT | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 12.5 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 | 1440 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |
