2009 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2009 Honda Element
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV and 2009 Honda Element were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Element (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV. (163 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Element weights approximately 505 kg more than 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Element 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 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV. (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV. 2009 Honda Element has automatic transmission and 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Element will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2009 Honda Element | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | GTV | Element |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |