2008 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2008 Jeep Compass
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2008 Jeep Compass were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider (237 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Compass. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Compass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Compass weights approximately 284 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Because 2008 Jeep Compass 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 Jeep Compass 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 (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Compass. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Compass.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2008 Jeep Compass | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Jeep |
Model | Spider | Compass |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Roadster | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2358 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1829 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |