2005 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2005 Mitsubishi Verada were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Verada. (208 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Verada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Verada weights approximately 103 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Mitsubishi Verada (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider. (300 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Verada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider. 2005 Mitsubishi Verada has automatic transmission and 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mitsubishi Verada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2005 Mitsubishi Verada | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Spider | Verada |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1407 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2730 mm |
