2007 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2007 Fiat Punto
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2007 Fiat Punto were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Punto. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 650 kg more than 2007 Fiat Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Punto. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2007 Fiat Punto | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Spider | Punto |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3195 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 322 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 49 L |
