2008 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (201 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1115 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. (182 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Spider | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 4164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 13.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 2520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.1 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 96 L |