2004 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2004 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, both 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2004 Saab 03-Sep were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider (237 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2004 Saab 03-Sep. (207 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2004 Saab 03-Sep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Saab 03-Sep weights approximately 196 kg more than 2004 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, both vehicles can yield 300 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2004 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2004 Saab 03-Sep | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Saab |
Model | Spider | 03-Sep |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |