Alfa Romeo 8C (2008 – 2010) vs Ferrari F149 California (2008 – 2011): specs compared
The Ferrari F149 California is the more powerful of the two, with up to 490 hp against 450 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.8 s against 4.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 315 km/h against 290 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 13.1 L/100 km against 15.8 L/100 km. The Alfa Romeo 8C is the lighter car, from 1,585 kg against 1,630 kg. At 4,562 mm, the Ferrari F149 California is 180 mm longer than the Alfa Romeo 8C.
| Specification |
Alfa Romeo
8C
2008 – 2010
|
Ferrari
F149 California
2008 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Italy |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2010 | 2008 – 2011 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 450 hp | 460 – 490 hp |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 485 – 505 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.4 s | 3.8 – 4.2 s |
| Top speed | 290 km/h | 311 – 315 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 15.8 L/100 km | 13.1 – 14.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,382 mm | 4,562 mm |
| Width | 1,895 mm | 1,908 mm |
| Height | 1,341 mm | 1,321 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,596 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,585 kg | 1,630 kg |
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