2003 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2005 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2005 Toyota Avensis 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 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Avensis (154 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. (149 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Avensis 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 53 kg more than 2005 Toyota Avensis.
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, 2005 Toyota Avensis (230 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. 2005 Toyota Avensis 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 Toyota Avensis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2005 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Spider | Avensis |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2362 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |