2007 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina

To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2007 Chevrolet Lumina were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider. (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 122 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina.

Because 2007 Chevrolet Lumina 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 Chevrolet Lumina. 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 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina 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 Chevrolet Lumina
Make Alfa Romeo Chevrolet
Model Spider Lumina
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Roadster Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2386 cc 5667 cc
Engine Cylinders 5 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 197 HP 335 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 470 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 99 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.4 mm 92 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 17.0:1 10.1:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 228 km/hour 215 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.4 seconds 7 seconds
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1735 kg 1613 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 5060 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2530 mm 2940 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.8 L/100km 13.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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