2009 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo GT and 2009 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT. (163 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 141 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 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo GT, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT. (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT. 2009 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Alfa Romeo GT | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | GT | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 3824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |