2003 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2002 Renault Avantime
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Avantime. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Avantime would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider (236 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2002 Renault Avantime. (207 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Avantime. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Avantime weights approximately 230 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Avantime. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Avantime. 2002 Renault Avantime has automatic transmission and 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Renault Avantime will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2002 Renault Avantime | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
Model | Spider | Avantime |
Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 236 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.9:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.3 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.9 L/100km | 16.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |