2008 Hyundai Veracruz vs. 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Veracruz and 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 184 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione weights approximately 435 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Hyundai Veracruz is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz 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, 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (480 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. (348 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. 2008 Hyundai Veracruz has automatic transmission and 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione has manual transmission. 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Hyundai Veracruz will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Veracruz | 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | |
| Make | Hyundai | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Veracruz | 8C Competizione |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3776 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 348 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2600 mm |
