2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 would be higher. At 4,242 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420. (218 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 weights approximately 100 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, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420. (329 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 8C Competizione | 420 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4242 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.5 seconds | 9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2850 mm |
