2011 Dodge Durango vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
To start off, 2011 Dodge Durango is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Durango. (360 HP @ 5150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Durango weights approximately 828 kg more than 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
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, 2011 Dodge Durango (528 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. (480 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. 2011 Dodge Durango has automatic transmission and 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione has manual transmission. 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Dodge Durango | 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | |
| Make | Dodge | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Durango | 8C Competizione |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 528 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2328 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5075 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3043 mm | 2600 mm |
