2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 3 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. (399 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione has manual transmission. 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | 8C Competizione | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 4197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 399 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2880 mm |