2009 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 4 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. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (311 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider. (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 410 kg more than 2013 Porsche Boxter.
Because 2013 Porsche Boxter 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, 2013 Porsche Boxter 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 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Boxter. (361 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Boxter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | Spider | Boxter |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 279 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1281 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2475 mm |
