2003 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2011 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2011 Nissan Navara is newer by 8 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. (149 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Navara weights approximately 617 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.
Because 2011 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Navara will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. 2011 Nissan Navara 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. 2011 Nissan Navara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2011 Nissan Navara | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | Spider | Navara |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 2032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |