2008 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
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 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Yaris would be higher. At 1,969 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 425 kg more than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
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, 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (122 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
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2008 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Spider | Yaris |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 86 HP |
Torque | 181 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |