2007 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (400 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider. (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 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 340 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
Because 2012 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 2012 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (440 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | Spider | 911 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2386 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1295 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2451 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
