2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac Escalade 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 6,161 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1109 kg more than 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
Because 2009 Cadillac Escalade 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 Cadillac Escalade 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 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. (480 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. 2009 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione has manual transmission. 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | |
| Make | Cadillac | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Escalade | 8C Competizione |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6161 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.3 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 292 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2609 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2600 mm |
