2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 2002 Opel Omega
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Opel Omega 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 252 more horse power than 2002 Opel Omega. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Omega weights approximately 160 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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Omega. (300 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 2002 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | 8C Competizione | Omega |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4242 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |
