2009 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2009 Audi R8
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2009 Audi R8 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (518 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider. (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 150 kg more than 2009 Audi R8.
Because 2009 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 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 Audi R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider. 2009 Audi R8 has automatic transmission and 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Audi R8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2009 Audi R8 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Audi |
| Model | Spider | R8 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2385 cc | 5204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 316 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
