1990 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Forester (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Forester weights approximately 473 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. (157 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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1990 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Subaru |
Model | Spider | Forester |
Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 89.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2620 mm |