2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 is newer by 8 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 78 more horse power than 2013 Volvo S60. (321 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo S60 weights approximately 262 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
Because 2013 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 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, 2013 Volvo S60 (480 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S60 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 | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | 8C Competizione | S60 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 399 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2097 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1484 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2776 mm |
