2007 Toyota Quantum vs. 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
To start off, 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Quantum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Quantum would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 600 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (480 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Quantum.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Toyota Quantum | 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | |
Make | Toyota | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Quantum | 8C Competizione |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4691 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 11.3 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 292 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 28.5 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 14 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2290 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2600 mm |