2008 Rover 25 vs. 2008 Alfa Romeo GT
To start off, both 2008 Rover 25 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 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 61 more horse power than 2008 Rover 25. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 2008 Rover 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 290 kg more than 2008 Rover 25. 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 (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 25. (123 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 25. 2008 Alfa Romeo GT has automatic transmission and 2008 Rover 25 has manual transmission. 2008 Rover 25 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Alfa Romeo GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Rover 25 | 2008 Alfa Romeo GT | |
Make | Rover | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 25 | GT |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 63 L |