2009 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2009 Daewoo Kalos
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2009 Daewoo Kalos were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider (257 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2009 Daewoo Kalos. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2009 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 620 kg more than 2009 Daewoo Kalos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daewoo Kalos. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daewoo Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2009 Daewoo Kalos | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Daewoo |
| Model | Spider | Kalos |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3195 cc | 1399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 322 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
