2009 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2009 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2009 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,295 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider (256 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 221 kg more than 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Because 2009 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sorento 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 Alfa Romeo Spider (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sorento. (307 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sorento. 2009 Kia Sorento 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 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2009 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
Model | Spider | Sorento |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3195 cc | 3295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 322 Nm | 307 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 83.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1986 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 80 L |