2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
To start off, 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2005 Porsche 911. (320 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione weights approximately 30 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911. 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, 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (480 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche 911 | 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | |
| Make | Porsche | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 911 | 8C Competizione |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.3 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 292 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2600 mm |
