2007 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2011 Audi TT
To start off, 2011 Audi TT is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,386 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi TT (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider. (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 265 kg more than 2011 Audi TT.
Because 2011 Audi TT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi TT 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, 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi TT. (349 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2011 Audi TT | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Audi |
| Model | Spider | TT |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2386 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4201 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1359 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2469 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
