2008 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2008 Seat Altea were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2008 Seat Altea. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 85 kg more than 2008 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 (182 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Altea. (149 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
Model | Spider | Altea |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |