2009 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2009 BMW 530

To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV and 2009 BMW 530 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV (237 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (232 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 530 weights approximately 148 kg more than 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV.

Because 2009 BMW 530 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 BMW 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV, 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 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV. (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Alfa Romeo GTV 2009 BMW 530
Make Alfa Romeo BMW
Model GTV 530
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3179 cc 2993 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 237 HP 232 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 289 Nm 500 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 17.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 255 km/hour 250 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.3 seconds 6.8 seconds
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1520 kg 1668 kg
Vehicle Length 4310 mm 4850 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2890 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.2 L/100km 6.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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