2000 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider
To start off, both 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider (155 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. (134 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 44 kg more than 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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 Alfa Romeo 156 (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 156 | Spider |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |