2003 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2003 Porsche 996
To start off, both 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2003 Porsche 996 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche 996 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. (248 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 5 kg more than 2003 Porsche 996.
Because 2003 Porsche 996 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Porsche 996. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche 996 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. (305 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche 996 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 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | Spider | 996 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2360 mm |
