2008 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2008 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2008 Lotus Elise were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 620 kg more than 2008 Lotus Elise.
Because 2008 Lotus Elise is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lotus Elise.
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2008 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2008 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | Spider | Elise |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 120 HP |
Torque | 181 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |