2007 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2007 Honda S2000
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2007 Honda S2000 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider. (182 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Because 2007 Honda S2000 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 Honda S2000. 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 Alfa Romeo Spider (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2007 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Spider | S2000 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 90.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
