2003 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2006 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Toyota Corolla is newer by 3 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider (149 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 15 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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 Alfa Romeo Spider (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2006 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Spider | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.3 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
