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 3,594 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider. (197 HP @ 4000 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 310 kg more than 2007 Porsche 911.
Because 2007 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911. 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 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche 911.
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 | 2386 cc | 3594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
