2009 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2009 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo GT and 2009 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,412 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo S80 (311 HP @ 5950 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT.
Because 2009 Volvo S80 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 Volvo S80 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 Volvo S80 (441 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT. (163 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT. 2009 Volvo S80 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 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alfa Romeo GT | 2009 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | GT | S80 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 4412 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5950 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
