2004 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2005 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2005 Volvo XC70 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo XC70 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider. (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 259 kg more than 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Volvo XC70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volvo XC70 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, 2005 Volvo XC70 (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider. 2005 Volvo XC70 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. 2005 Volvo XC70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2005 Volvo XC70 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | Spider | XC70 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 1741 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |