1993 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | Spider | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 210 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4915 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1826 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2888 mm |