Car comparison

Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 1.7vsAriel Nomad 2.4

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Alfa Romeo 4C Spider

1.7

240 hp1742 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2019
VS

Ariel Nomad

2.4

235 hp2354 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspirated2015-present

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Ariel Nomad 2.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.4 s
  • Lightest
    670 kg
    1,477 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    351 hp/t
    262 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    44/100

Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 1.7

  • Fastest top speed
    257 km/h
    160 mph
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo4C Spider1.7ArielNomad2.4
Power
240hp179kW
235hp175kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
940kg2,072lb
670kg1,477lb
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
201 km/h
125 mph
To 99% top speed
52.1s99% target: 254 km/h / 158 mph
Calculated
27.2s99% target: 199 km/h / 124 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
3.4s
0-200 km/h
15.3s
Calculated
31.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
3.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
11.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
255hp/t190kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
351hp/t262kW/t159hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
372Nm/t249lb-ft/ton
Calculated
448Nm/t300lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
580km360mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,742cc106cu in
2,354cc144cu in
Length
3,989mm157in
3,215mm127in
Width
1,864mm73in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,183mm47in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,380mm94in
2,348mm92in
Front track
1,639mm65in
1,585mm62in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,585mm62in
Ground clearance
113mm4in
-
Trunk volume
110L
-
Doors
2
-
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
40L
50L
CO2 emissions
161g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 1.7Ariel Nomad 2.4PowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 1.7: Power / Torque
  • Ariel Nomad 2.4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa Romeo4C Spider1.76,000 rpm2,200-4,250 rpm6,250 rpm
ArielNomad2.47,200 rpm4,300 rpm7,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa Romeo4C Spider1.7ArielNomad2.4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
3.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
3.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.3 s
31.8 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
201 km/h
125 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
4.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
11.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
178 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo4C Spider1.7
240 hp
179 kW
ArielNomad2.4
235 hp
175 kW

Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 1.7 has 5 hp more than Ariel Nomad 2.4.

The biggest power difference is between Ariel Nomad 2.4 and Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 1.7: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo4C Spider1.7
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
ArielNomad2.4
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo4C Spider1.7
940 kg
2,072 lb
ArielNomad2.4
670 kg
1,477 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo4C Spider1.7
257 km/h
160 mph
ArielNomad2.4
201 km/h
125 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo4C Spider1.74.5 s
ArielNomad2.43.4 s

Although Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 1.7 has more power, Ariel Nomad 2.4 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ariel Nomad 2.4 and Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 1.7: 1.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo4C Spider1.7
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
ArielNomad2.4
351 hp/t
262 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa Romeo4C Spider1.7
240 hp
179 kW
4.5 s
257 km/h
160 mph
ArielNomad2.4
235 hp
175 kW
3.4 s
201 km/h
125 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Alfa Romeo4C Spider1.7
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
3,989 mm
157.0 in
Height
1,183 mm
46.6 in
ArielNomad2.4
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
201 km/h
125 mph
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,215 mm
126.6 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo4C Spider1.7ArielNomad2.4
Power
240 hp
179 kW
235 hp
175 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
3.4 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
201 km/h
125 mph
Lightness
940 kg
2,072 lb
670 kg
1,477 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
3,989 mm
157.0 in
Height
1,183 mm
46.6 in
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,215 mm
126.6 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Range score
580 km
360 mi
-
CO2 score
161 g/km
-
Trunk score
110 L
3.9 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
351 hp/t
262 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo 4C Spider 1.7
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 1.7

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 56 km/h (35 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Ariel Nomad 2.4

  • Is 270 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 95 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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