2008 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2010 Kia Sorento 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. 2010 Kia Sorento weights approximately 641 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Because 2010 Kia Sorento 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 Kia Sorento 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, 2010 Kia Sorento (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. (270 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. 2010 Kia Sorento 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. 2010 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
Model | Spider | Sorento |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 270 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 2056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |