1992 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2001 Spyker C8
To start off, 2001 Spyker C8 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Spyker C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Spyker C8 (395 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Spyker C8 should accelerate faster than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Spyker C8 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Spyker C8 (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Spyker C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 | 2001 Spyker C8 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Spyker |
| Model | 75 | C8 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1567 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 100 L |
