2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Z. (327 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione weights approximately 7 kg more than 2013 Nissan Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (480 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 2013 Nissan Z | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | 8C Competizione | Z |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4691 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3 | 11:01:00 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1493 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4246 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1315 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2550 mm |
