2009 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 2009 Pontiac Torrent
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera and 2009 Pontiac Torrent were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,425 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac Torrent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2009 Pontiac Torrent. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera should accelerate faster than 2009 Pontiac Torrent.
Because 2009 Pontiac Torrent is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac Torrent 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, 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac Torrent. (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac Torrent. 2009 Pontiac Torrent has automatic transmission and 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera has manual transmission. 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Pontiac Torrent will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera | 2009 Pontiac Torrent | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
| Model | Brera | Torrent |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3195 cc | 3425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 322 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
