2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (399 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe. (260 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 760 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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe. (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | 8C Competizione | Tahoe |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 4807 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 399 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2950 mm |