2007 Renault Espace vs. 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
To start off, both 2007 Renault Espace 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 310 more horse power than 2007 Renault Espace. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Espace weights approximately 240 kg more than 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
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 Renault Espace, 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 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Espace. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Espace | 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | |
| Make | Renault | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Espace | 8C Competizione |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.3 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2600 mm |
