2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2009 Alfa Romeo GT
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Express and 2009 Alfa Romeo GT were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (301 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT. (163 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 134 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Express 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 Chevrolet Express 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 Chevrolet Express (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT. (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Express | 2009 Alfa Romeo GT | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Express | GT |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 63 L |
