2007 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2007 Audi S8
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2007 Audi S8 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S8 (450 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider. (256 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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 Audi S8 (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider. (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider. 2007 Audi S8 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 Audi S8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2007 Audi S8 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Audi |
Model | Spider | S8 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3194 cc | 5204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 450 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 322 Nm | 541 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 90 L |