2007 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2007 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider. (256 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 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 280 kg more than 2007 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider. (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | Spider | 911 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3194 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 322 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 64 L |