2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 2004 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (399 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1174 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Express (488 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. (450 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express 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 | 2004 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | 8C Competizione | Express |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 399 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3440 mm |
