2009 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 and 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV (237 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 235 kg more than 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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, 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV. (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 159 | GTV |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
