2008 Audi RS6 vs. 2008 Alfa Romeo GT
To start off, both 2008 Audi RS6 and 2008 Alfa Romeo GT were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Audi RS6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi RS6 (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 2008 Alfa Romeo GT. (163 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi RS6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi RS6 weights approximately 560 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Audi RS6 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 Audi RS6 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 Audi RS6 (560 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo GT. (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Audi RS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo GT.
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2008 Audi RS6 | 2008 Alfa Romeo GT | |
Make | Audi | Alfa Romeo |
Model | RS6 | GT |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4172 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 560 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 63 L |