2005 Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 V6 vs. 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider 3.0 V6 Special

To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 V6 and 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider 3.0 V6 Special were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 V6 (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider 3.0 V6 Special. (215 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 V6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider 3.0 V6 Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 V6 weights approximately 52 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider 3.0 V6 Special. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 V6 (300 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider 3.0 V6 Special. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider 3.0 V6 Special.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 V6 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider 3.0 V6 Special
Make Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo
Model Spider Spider
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Roadster Roadster
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3179 cc 2957 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 247 HP 215 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 265 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78 mm 72.6 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.0:1
Top Speed 242 km/hour 235 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.6 seconds 7.3 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1407 kg 1355 kg
Vehicle Length 4310 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2600 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.2 L/100km 11 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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