2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 1989 BMW 750
To start off, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (399 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1989 BMW 750. (295 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 750 weights approximately 300 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, both vehicles can yield 450 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1989 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione has manual transmission. 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 1989 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 8C Competizione | 750 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 399 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2840 mm |
