2008 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1014 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 Chevrolet Tahoe (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | Spider | Tahoe |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 5328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 285 HP |
Torque | 181 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 2419 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |