2009 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2009 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo GT and 2009 Nissan Qashqai were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo GT (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Qashqai. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 2 kg more than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT.
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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Qashqai. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Qashqai.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alfa Romeo GT | 2009 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | GT | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 12 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 | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |
