2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (399 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1986 Porsche 928. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 1986 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 928 weights approximately 50 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, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Porsche 928. (430 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | 8C Competizione | 928 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 399 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 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 | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2510 mm |