1970 Chrysler New Yorker vs. 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
To start off, 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chrysler New Yorker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chrysler New Yorker would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1970 Chrysler New Yorker. (272 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 1970 Chrysler New Yorker. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 520 kg more than 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1970 Chrysler New Yorker (520 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. (480 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler New Yorker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chrysler New Yorker | 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | |
| Make | Chrysler | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | New Yorker | 8C Competizione |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2600 mm |
