2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 2003 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione and 2003 Volvo C70 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 158 more horse power than 2003 Volvo C70. (242 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2003 Volvo C70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volvo C70 weights approximately 15 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
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 Volvo C70, 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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volvo C70. (320 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volvo C70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 2003 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | 8C Competizione | C70 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4242 cc | 2319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.5 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
