2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione and 2005 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,441 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. (399 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 450 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S (700 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz S 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 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 8C Competizione | S |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 5441 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 399 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3090 mm |