2008 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer 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 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 520 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Because 2009 Mercury Mountaineer 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, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer 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, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (345 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer 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 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | Spider | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 4009 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 210 HP |
Torque | 181 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |