2005 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2005 BMW 330
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2005 BMW 330 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 279 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Because 2005 BMW 330 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 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, 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2005 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Spider | 330 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1407 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
