2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 2012 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 7 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (399 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Sequoia. (381 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Sequoia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1250 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
Because 2012 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2012 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. 2012 Toyota Sequoia 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. 2012 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 2012 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | 8C Competizione | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 399 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1956 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3099 mm |
