2003 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2003 Audi RS6
To start off, both 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2003 Audi RS6 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Audi RS6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Audi RS6 (444 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. (248 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Audi RS6 should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Audi RS6 weights approximately 420 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Audi RS6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Audi RS6 will offer significantly more control. 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 Audi RS6 (560 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. (305 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Audi RS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2003 Audi RS6 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Audi |
| Model | Spider | RS6 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 14.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |
