2009 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2009 BMW 330
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2009 BMW 330 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc, 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider. (182 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 330 (521 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider. (231 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2009 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Spider | 330 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2993 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
