1998 Acura Integra vs. 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider
To start off, both 1998 Acura Integra and 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,834 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Acura Integra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider (142 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1998 Acura Integra. (140 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1998 Acura Integra.
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, 1998 Acura Integra (172 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider. (169 Nm). This means 1998 Acura Integra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Acura Integra | 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider | |
| Make | Acura | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Integra | Spider |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1834 cc | 1747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 142 HP |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2550 mm |
