2008 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2008 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2008 Chevrolet Captiva were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider (256 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. (228 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 200 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. 2008 Chevrolet Captiva 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 Chevrolet Captiva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2008 Chevrolet Captiva | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | Spider | Captiva |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3194 cc | 3195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 322 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 65 L |
