2009 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 3 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 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 111 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 215 kg more than 2012 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider. (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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2009 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Subaru |
Model | Spider | Forester |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3195 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 322 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 64 L |