2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 2005 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione and 2005 Hyundai Tucson were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (399 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (173 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 29 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
Because 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Tucson, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (250 Nm). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 2005 Hyundai Tucson | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Hyundai |
| Model | 8C Competizione | Tucson |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 2655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 399 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1529 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2540 mm |
