2009 Nissan GT-R vs. 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
To start off, both 2009 Nissan GT-R 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 Nissan GT-R (478 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. (444 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione weights approximately 58 kg more than 2009 Nissan GT-R.
Because 2009 Nissan GT-R 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 Nissan GT-R 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 Nissan GT-R (588 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. (480 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. 2009 Nissan GT-R 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 Nissan GT-R will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan GT-R | 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | |
| Make | Nissan | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | GT-R | 8C Competizione |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 310 km/hour | 292 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2600 mm |
