2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 1972 Chevrolet DeVille
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet DeVille would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet DeVille. (233 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet DeVille weights approximately 184 kg more than 2003 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, 1972 Chevrolet DeVille (495 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 1972 Chevrolet DeVille | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | 8C Competizione | DeVille |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4242 cc | 5732 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.5 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2900 mm |
