2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 24 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, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. (450 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro 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 | 1997 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | 8C Competizione | Camaro |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 399 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 468 Nm |
| 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 | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2690 mm |
