2008 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (443 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. (256 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 309 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (583 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | Spider | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3194 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 443 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 322 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 296 km/hour |
| 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 | 1456 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 92 L |
