2003 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 9 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 25 more horse power than 2012 Audi A5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A5 weights approximately 360 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Because 2012 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 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, 2012 Audi A5 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. 2012 Audi A5 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. 2012 Audi A5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2012 Audi A5 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Audi |
Model | Spider | A5 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 236 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4623 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1382 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.3 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |