2009 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2009 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2009 Peugeot 407 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 49 more horse power than 2009 Peugeot 407. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2009 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 486 kg more than 2009 Peugeot 407. 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Peugeot 407. (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2009 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
| Model | Spider | 407 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3195 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 322 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1204 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
