2008 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 2 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 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 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 149 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Captiva 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, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva 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 Alfa Romeo Spider (270 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva.
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2008 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2010 Chevrolet Captiva | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | Spider | Captiva |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 2405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 270 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 189 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |