2007 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2008 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,386 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 608 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (205 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2008 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2386 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 13.5 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 | 1735 kg | 1127 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |