2005 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2005 Volkswagen Touran were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,957 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider (215 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Touran. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 313 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 Volkswagen Touran (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2005 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
Model | Spider | Touran |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2957 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1668 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |