2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 6 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 245 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 120 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
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 @ 4500 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 8C Competizione | 120 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 399 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2670 mm |
