2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 1994 Lexus GS
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Lexus GS 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 195 more horse power than 1994 Lexus GS. (205 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 1994 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lexus GS weights approximately 220 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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lexus GS. (275 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lexus GS. 1994 Lexus GS has automatic transmission and 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione has manual transmission. 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 1994 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lexus |
| Model | 8C Competizione | GS |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4242 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2810 mm |
