2009 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2010 Kia Venga
To start off, 2010 Kia Venga is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. 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 108 more horse power than 2010 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 477 kg more than 2010 Kia Venga. 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 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Venga. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Venga.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2010 Kia Venga | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
Model | Spider | Venga |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2385 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1253 kg |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 48 L |