2008 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2008 Toyota Prius
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo GT and 2008 Toyota Prius were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alfa Romeo GT (163 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Prius. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Prius.
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 (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Prius. 2008 Toyota Prius has automatic transmission and 2008 Alfa Romeo GT has manual transmission. 2008 Alfa Romeo GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo GT | 2008 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | GT | Prius |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |