2009 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2009 Subaru Forester 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 (256 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (225 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 330 kg more than 2009 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 (323 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Forester. 2009 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Subaru |
Model | Spider | Forester |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3195 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 64 L |