2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 1994 Volvo 960
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 Volvo 960. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Volvo 960 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 232 more horse power than 1994 Volvo 960. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 1994 Volvo 960.
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 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Volvo 960. (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 1994 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | 8C Competizione | 960 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4242 cc | 2473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2780 mm |
