2008 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 115 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Because 2009 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. (270 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2009 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | Spider | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 266 HP |
Torque | 270 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |