2007 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
To start off, both 2007 Toyota Sequoia 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 171 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Sequoia. (273 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Sequoia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione weights approximately 145 kg more than 2007 Toyota Sequoia. 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 Toyota Sequoia, 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Sequoia. (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Sequoia. 2007 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione has manual transmission. 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Sequoia | 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | |
| Make | Toyota | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Sequoia | 8C Competizione |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.3 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2600 mm |
