2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 2001 BMW 750
To start off, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 750 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (399 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2001 BMW 750. (322 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 750 weights approximately 200 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, 2001 BMW 750 (490 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. (450 Nm). This means 2001 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. 2001 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. 2001 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 2001 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 8C Competizione | 750 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 399 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 490 Nm |
| 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 | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2940 mm |
