2008 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2007 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda CR-V weights approximately 575 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Because 2007 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider (270 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V. 2007 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2007 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | Spider | CR-V |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 166 HP |
Torque | 270 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |