2009 Audi A6 vs. 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
To start off, both 2009 Audi A6 and 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 296 more horse power than 2009 Audi A6. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A6 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
Because 2009 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 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, 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (480 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A6 | 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | |
| Make | Audi | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | A6 | 8C Competizione |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.3 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 292 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2600 mm |
