2008 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2008 Audi A8
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2008 Audi A8 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,996 cc, 2008 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A8 weights approximately 590 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Because 2008 Audi A8 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, 2008 Audi A8 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 Audi A8 (580 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. 2008 Audi A8 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. 2008 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2008 Audi A8 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Audi |
Model | Spider | A8 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 5996 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 444 HP |
Torque | 181 Nm | 580 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |