1996 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2011 Koenigsegg Agera
To start off, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Koenigsegg Agera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera (927 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 789 more horse power than 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider. (138 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera should accelerate faster than 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 95 kg more than 2011 Koenigsegg Agera.
Because 2011 Koenigsegg Agera 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 2011 Koenigsegg Agera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider, 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, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera (1,100 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 914 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider. (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Koenigsegg Agera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2011 Koenigsegg Agera | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Spider | Agera |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 927 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 1100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2660 mm |
