2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. (350 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 14 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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | 8C Competizione | Corvette |
Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4242 cc | 5666 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 92 mm |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 276 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 | 1514 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 53 L |