2008 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2009 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XF is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar XF weights approximately 427 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Because 2009 Jaguar XF 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 2009 Jaguar XF. 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, 2009 Jaguar XF (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. (270 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. 2009 Jaguar XF has automatic transmission and 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Jaguar XF will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2009 Jaguar XF | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
Model | Spider | XF |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 410 HP |
Torque | 270 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1842 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |