2007 BMW 530 vs. 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
To start off, 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 530 would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 2007 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 260 kg more than 2009 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, 2007 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. (480 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 530 | 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | |
| Make | BMW | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 530 | 8C Competizione |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.3 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 292 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2600 mm |
