2009 Audi Q5 vs. 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
To start off, both 2009 Audi Q5 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 275 more horse power than 2009 Audi Q5. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi Q5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione weights approximately 570 kg more than 2009 Audi Q5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Audi Q5 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 Q5 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi Q5. (350 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 Q5.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi Q5 | 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | |
Make | Audi | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Q5 | 8C Competizione |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 4691 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 292 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 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 | 930 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2600 mm |