2009 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 and 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 and 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider are equipped with a 3,195 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 256 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 83 kg more than 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Alfa Romeo Spider (323 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 159 | Spider |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3195 cc | 3195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 322 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1848 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 69 L |
