2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 2007 BMW 330
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 4 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 146 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 25 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 2007 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 2007 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 8C Competizione | 330 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4242 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.5 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |
