2008 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2008 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2008 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo S60 weights approximately 127 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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 Volvo S60 (350 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. (270 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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2008 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2008 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | Spider | S60 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 256 HP |
Torque | 270 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |