2008 BMW 530 vs. 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 108 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (480 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 530. 2008 BMW 530 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. 2008 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | |
Make | BMW | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 530 | 8C Competizione |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4691 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 444 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.3 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 292 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2600 mm |