2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 2006 Ascari A10
To start off, 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ascari A10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ascari A10 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione weights approximately 220 kg more than 2006 Ascari A10.
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, 2006 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. (480 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2006 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 2006 Ascari A10 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ascari |
Model | 8C Competizione | A10 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4691 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 625 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 292 km/hour | 346 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.2 seconds | 2.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2636 mm |