2009 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2009 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo GT and 2009 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C5 (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C5 weights approximately 115 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.
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 GT (306 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C5. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Alfa Romeo GT | 2009 Citroen C5 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Citroen |
Model | GT | C5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 66 L |