Alfa Romeo Spider 1998 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 144 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 169 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo Spider engine produces 1 HP more power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 31 NM less than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo Spider reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 7.7 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo Spider consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo Spider could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Alfa Romeo Spider) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 156, Alfa Romeo 145, Alfa Romeo GTV | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Alfa Romeo Spider might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.37 m | |
| Alfa Romeo Spider is 21 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo Spider is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 110 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 300 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo Spider has 190 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo Spider is 1.2 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Alfa Romeo Spider can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`885 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 6000 | |
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