2004 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2004 Honda Pilot

To start off, both 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2004 Honda Pilot were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Pilot (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider. (237 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 380 kg more than 2004 Honda Pilot.

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, 2004 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider. (300 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider. 2004 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Alfa Romeo Spider 2004 Honda Pilot
Make Alfa Romeo Honda
Model Spider Pilot
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Roadster SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3179 cc 3474 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 237 HP 240 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 328 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1494 kg 1114 kg
Vehicle Length 4310 mm 4780 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1970 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 73 L


 

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