2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 2006 BMW 325
To start off, 2006 BMW 325 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione would be higher. 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 184 more horse power than 2006 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 2006 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 8C Competizione | 325 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 2997 cc |
| Horse Power | 399 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2770 mm |
