2003 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2003 Honda Element
To start off, both 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2003 Honda Element 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 90 more horse power than 2003 Honda Element. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Element weights approximately 140 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 (305 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Element. (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2003 Honda Element | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | Spider | Element |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Roadster | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2352 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |