2009 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider. (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 469 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | Spider | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2385 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |
