2009 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2001 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Accord (145 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 55 kg more than 2001 Honda Accord.
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, 2001 Honda Accord (189 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT. (163 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alfa Romeo GT | 2001 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | GT | Accord |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
