2010 Volkswagen CC vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
To start off, both 2010 Volkswagen CC and 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen CC. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen CC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen CC weights approximately 17 kg more than 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
Because 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen CC, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (480 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen CC. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen CC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volkswagen CC | 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | CC | 8C Competizione |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1517 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4798 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2600 mm |
