2009 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2009 Toyota Aygo
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2009 Toyota Aygo were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,385 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Aygo. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 866 kg more than 2009 Toyota Aygo. 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 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2009 Toyota Aygo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Spider | Aygo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2385 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 14.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 864 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3405 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1615 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 35 L |