2009 BMW 523 vs. 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
To start off, both 2009 BMW 523 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 269 more horse power than 2009 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 523 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
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 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 523 | 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | |
Make | BMW | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 523 | 8C Competizione |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4691 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.3 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2600 mm |