2007 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2007 Alpina B5
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2007 Alpina B5 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider. (182 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina B5 weights approximately 192 kg more than 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Alpina B5 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Alpina B5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 470 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider. (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider. 2007 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Alpina B5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2007 Alpina B5 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpina |
Model | Spider | B5 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 314 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 4.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1722 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |