2007 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2007 BMW 335
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2007 BMW 335 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider. (182 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Because 2007 BMW 335 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 will offer significantly more control. 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 BMW 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider. (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2007 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Spider | 335 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
