2003 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2005 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2005 Mazda Tribute is newer by 2 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider (236 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 9 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider (289 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (207 Nm). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Tribute. 2005 Mazda Tribute 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. 2005 Mazda Tribute will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2005 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Spider | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1479 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
