1999 Tata E220 vs. 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
To start off, 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Tata E220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Tata E220 would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1999 Tata E220. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 1999 Tata E220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione weights approximately 126 kg more than 1999 Tata E220. 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, 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (480 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Tata E220. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Tata E220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Tata E220 | 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | |
| Make | Tata | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | E220 | 8C Competizione |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2600 mm |
