2004 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2008 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 4 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 428 kg more than 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Captiva 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, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva 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, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider. 2008 Chevrolet Captiva 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. 2008 Chevrolet Captiva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2008 Chevrolet Captiva | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | Spider | Captiva |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 1910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |