2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 2009 BMW 330
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 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 4,244 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 145 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330.
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 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (450 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (315 Nm). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 2009 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 8C Competizione | 330 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 2996 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 399 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2770 mm |
