2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 1971 Chrysler New Yorker
To start off, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chrysler New Yorker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chrysler New Yorker would be higher. At 7,204 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (399 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1971 Chrysler New Yorker. (272 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 1971 Chrysler New Yorker. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 520 kg more than 2005 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, 1971 Chrysler New Yorker (520 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler New Yorker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 1971 Chrysler New Yorker | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chrysler |
| Model | 8C Competizione | New Yorker |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 7204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 399 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3160 mm |
