2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 2003 Alpina B7
To start off, both 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione and 2003 Alpina B7 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B7 weights approximately 490 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, 2003 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. 2003 Alpina B7 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. 2003 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 2003 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpina |
| Model | 8C Competizione | B7 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4242 cc | 4399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 492 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 295 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.5 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
| 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 | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 88 L |
