2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 1992 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ferrari 512 TR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ferrari 512 TR would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 15 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. 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, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 512 TR 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 | 1992 Ferrari 512 TR | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | 8C Competizione | 512 TR |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4242 cc | 4943 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 422 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 314 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 110 L |
