2007 Mazda Drifter vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
To start off, 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mazda Drifter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mazda Drifter 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 321 more horse power than 2007 Mazda Drifter. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda Drifter.
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 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda Drifter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda Drifter | 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | |
| Make | Mazda | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Drifter | 8C Competizione |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2606 cc | 4691 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 11.3 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 292 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2600 mm |
