2003 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2002 Xedos 9
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 Xedos 9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Xedos 9 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 75 more horse power than 2002 Xedos 9. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2002 Xedos 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Xedos 9 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Xedos 9. (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Xedos 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2002 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Xedos |
| Model | Spider | 9 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
