2003 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV
To start off, both 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider (248 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV. (247 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 75 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, both vehicles can yield 305 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2003 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Spider | GTV |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3178 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |