2008 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2008 Buick Enclave
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo GTV and 2008 Buick Enclave were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Buick Enclave is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Buick Enclave (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2008 Alfa Romeo GTV. (237 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 2008 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick Enclave weights approximately 340 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo GTV. 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 Buick Enclave (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo GTV. (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Buick Enclave will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo GTV. 2008 Buick Enclave has automatic transmission and 2008 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 2008 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Buick Enclave will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2008 Buick Enclave | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | GTV | Enclave |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |