2004 Buick Rainier vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
To start off, 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Buick Rainier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Buick Rainier would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2004 Buick Rainier. (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 515 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (480 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Rainier. (387 Nm). This means 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Buick Rainier | 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | |
Make | Buick | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Rainier | 8C Competizione |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4691 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 480 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 11.3 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2600 mm |