Car comparison

Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6vsAlfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6

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

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Alfa Romeo Spider (916)

3.0 V6

218 hp2959 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2000-2003
VS

Alfa Romeo Spider (939)

3.2 V6

260 hp3195 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2006-2010

Comparison overview

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Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6

  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Highest torque
    322 Nm
    237 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    253 L
  • Best overall score
    50/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Lightest
    1,420 kg
    3,131 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.8 L/100 km
    14.0 mpg US
    16.8 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
Power
218hp163kW
260hp194kW
Torque
265Nm195lb-ft
322Nm237lb-ft
Curb weight
1,420kg3,131lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Gross weight
1,680kg3,704lb
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Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
88.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
94.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
30.3s
Calculated
32.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t114kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
191Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
609km378mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,959cc181cu in
3,195cc195cu in
Length
4,285mm169in
4,393mm173in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,315mm52in
1,318mm52in
Wheelbase
2,540mm100in
2,528mm100in
Front track
1,510mm59in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,530mm60in
1,559mm61in
Trunk volume
147L
253L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
70L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6PowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V66,300 rpm5,000 rpm6,550 rpm
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V66,200 rpm4,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.3 s
32.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
218 hp
163 kW
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
260 hp
194 kW

Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6 has 42 hp more than Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6 and Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6: 42 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
322 Nm
237 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
1,690 kg
3,726 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 RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
235 km/h
146 mph
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V66.8 s
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V67.0 s

Although Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6 has more power, Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6 and Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
154 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
218 hp
163 kW
6.8 s
235 km/h
146 mph
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
260 hp
194 kW
7.0 s
235 km/h
146 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 RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
147 L
5.2 cu ft
Length
4,285 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
253 L
8.9 cu ft
Length
4,393 mm
173.0 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
147 L
5.2 cu ft
Length
4,285 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
253 L
8.9 cu ft
Length
4,393 mm
173.0 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 in
Range score
-
609 km
378 mi
Trunk score
147 L
5.2 cu ft
253 L
8.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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 Spider (939) 3.2 V6
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6

  • Is 270 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6

  • Has 42 hp more
  • Has 57 Nm more
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 106 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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