2008 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
To start off, both 2008 Volkswagen Passat 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 316 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione weights approximately 150 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Passat 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 Volkswagen Passat 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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Volkswagen Passat | 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | |
Make | Volkswagen | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Passat | 8C Competizione |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 4691 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 11.3 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 292 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2600 mm |