2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 2011 Audi S4
To start off, 2011 Audi S4 is newer by 8 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 67 more horse power than 2011 Audi S4. (333 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi S4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi S4 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
Because 2011 Audi S4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi S4 will offer significantly more control. 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi S4. (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi S4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 2011 Audi S4 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Audi |
| Model | 8C Competizione | S4 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4242 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1829 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2809 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
