2007 Lancia Ypsilon vs. 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione

To start off, both 2007 Lancia Ypsilon and 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 385 more horse power than 2007 Lancia Ypsilon. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2007 Lancia Ypsilon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione weights approximately 564 kg more than 2007 Lancia Ypsilon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Lancia Ypsilon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (480 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lancia Ypsilon. (104 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lancia Ypsilon.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Lancia Ypsilon 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
Make Lancia Alfa Romeo
Model Ypsilon 8C Competizione
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Hatchback Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1242 cc 4691 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 59 HP 444 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 104 Nm 480 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 4750 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 11.3
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 153 km/hour 292 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 16.8 seconds 4.2 seconds
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 936 kg 1500 kg
Vehicle Length 3750 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1260 mm
Wheelbase Size 2390 mm 2600 mm


 

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