2009 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2009 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2009 Volkswagen Eos 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, both vehicles can yield 197 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Eos. (207 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Eos.
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2009 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2009 Volkswagen Eos | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
Model | Spider | Eos |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2385 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 207 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 209 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 Length | 4400 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |