2009 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV and 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser (239 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV. (237 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 446 kg more than 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Because 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser. 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser (377 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV. (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV. 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | GTV | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
