2003 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2004 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2004 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Sequoia (240 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. (236 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 830 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Toyota Sequoia (427 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. (289 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Sequoia 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 | 2004 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Spider | Sequoia |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 4671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 236 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 427 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 99 L |