2007 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2007 Mazda CX-9
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2007 Mazda CX-9 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mazda CX-9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda CX-9 (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider. (256 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda CX-9 should accelerate faster than 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Because 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mazda CX-9. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 Mazda CX-9 (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider. (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda CX-9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider. 2007 Mazda CX-9 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 Mazda CX-9 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2007 Mazda CX-9 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Spider | CX-9 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3194 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 322 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 76 L |
