2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 1976 BMW 633
To start off, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 633. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 633 would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (399 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1976 BMW 633. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 633. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione weights approximately 30 kg more than 1976 BMW 633. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 633. (285 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 633.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 1976 BMW 633 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 8C Competizione | 633 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 3210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 399 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2630 mm |
