1997 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2000 Volkswagen Hac

To start off, 2000 Volkswagen Hac is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,896 cc, 2000 Volkswagen Hac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen Hac (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider. (144 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Hac should accelerate faster than 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 19 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Hac.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Volkswagen Hac (310 Nm) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider. (169 Nm). This means 2000 Volkswagen Hac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider. 2000 Volkswagen Hac has automatic transmission and 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Volkswagen Hac will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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