2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
To start off, both 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 324 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1208 kg more than 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | |
Make | Land Rover | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Defender | 8C Competizione |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 4691 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 11.3 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2600 mm |