1993 De Tomaso Bigua vs. 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
To start off, 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 De Tomaso Bigua. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 De Tomaso Bigua would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1993 De Tomaso Bigua. (283 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 1993 De Tomaso Bigua. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione weights approximately 450 kg more than 1993 De Tomaso Bigua. 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, 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (480 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 De Tomaso Bigua. (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 De Tomaso Bigua.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 De Tomaso Bigua | 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Bigua | 8C Competizione |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2600 mm |
