2009 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo GT and 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,155 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (269 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 788 kg more than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 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 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (373 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT. (163 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT. 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer has automatic transmission and 2009 Alfa Romeo GT has manual transmission. 2009 Alfa Romeo GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Alfa Romeo GT | 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | GT | TrailBlazer |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 4155 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 269 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 2153 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 71 L |