2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 4 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. (399 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 145 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, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 | 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
| Model | 8C Competizione | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 399 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2610 mm |
