2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 2003 Ferrari Maranello
To start off, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ferrari Maranello. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ferrari Maranello would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari Maranello (508 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. (399 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari Maranello weights approximately 175 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Ferrari Maranello (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari Maranello 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 | 2003 Ferrari Maranello | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 8C Competizione | Maranello |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 399 HP | 508 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 589 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2510 mm |