2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione 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 210 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 87 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (441 Nm) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (279 Nm). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | 8C Competizione | Passat |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4242 cc | 2769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1587 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 62 L |
