2009 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2009 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo GT and 2009 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,690 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Ram (350 HP @ 3013 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT. (163 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1142 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 Dodge Ram 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 Dodge Ram 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 Dodge Ram (827 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 621 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT. (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Ram 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 | 2009 Dodge Ram | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
Model | GT | Ram |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 6690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3013 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 827 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 2537 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 6300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2000 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 4080 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 129 L |