2002 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 165 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (130 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Spider | Corolla |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 163 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 71.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |