2009 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2012 Tata Safari
To start off, 2012 Tata Safari 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 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider (182 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2012 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Safari weights approximately 315 kg more than 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Because 2012 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Tata Safari 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, 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider (231 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Safari. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2012 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Tata |
| Model | Spider | Safari |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2660 mm |
