2003 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2003 Nissan Quest
To start off, both 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2003 Nissan Quest were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan Quest (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. (236 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Quest weights approximately 354 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.
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 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. 2003 Nissan Quest 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 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2003 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | Spider | Quest |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
