2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 2003 Dodge Neon
To start off, both 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione and 2003 Dodge Neon were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 286 more horse power than 2003 Dodge Neon. (114 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2003 Dodge Neon.
Because 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Neon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Dodge Neon. (152 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Dodge Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 2003 Dodge Neon | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
| Model | 8C Competizione | Neon |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4242 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2650 mm |
