2007 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
To start off, both 2007 Volkswagen Golf 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 296 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione weights approximately 260 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Golf is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf will offer significantly more control. 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 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volkswagen Golf | 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Golf | 8C Competizione |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1982 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 11.3 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 292 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2600 mm |
