2009 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2009 Jeep Wrangler

To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo GT and 2009 Jeep Wrangler were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo GT (237 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Wrangler. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Wrangler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 558 kg more than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT.

Because 2009 Jeep Wrangler 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 Jeep Wrangler 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 Jeep Wrangler (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT. (300 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Wrangler 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 Jeep Wrangler
Make Alfa Romeo Jeep
Model GT Wrangler
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3179 cc 3778 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 237 HP 202 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 321 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.6:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1485 kg 2043 kg
Vehicle Length 4500 mm 3890 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1810 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2950 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.4 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 85 L


 

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