2003 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2003 Holden Rodeo
To start off, both 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2003 Holden Rodeo were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Holden Rodeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider (149 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2003 Holden Rodeo. (145 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Rodeo.
Because 2003 Holden Rodeo 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 Holden Rodeo 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 Holden Rodeo (280 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Holden Rodeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. 2003 Holden Rodeo 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. 2003 Holden Rodeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2003 Holden Rodeo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
Model | Spider | Rodeo |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 3494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3060 mm |