2005 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2005 Volvo V70

To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2005 Volvo V70 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 Volvo V70. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo V70 weights approximately 291 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 Volvo V70 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo V70 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 Volvo V70
Make Alfa Romeo Volvo
Model Spider V70
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Roadster Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2957 cc 2400 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 5 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 280 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 72.6 mm 93.2 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 18.0:1
Top Speed 235 km/hour 200 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.3 seconds 11.9 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 1646 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 4720 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11 L/100km 6.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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