Alfa Romeo 8C (2008 – 2010) vs Porsche 911 Carrera S (2008 – 2011): specs compared
The Alfa Romeo 8C is the more powerful of the two, with up to 450 hp against 385 hp. The Porsche 911 Carrera S has the higher top speed: 302 km/h against 290 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 10.2 L/100 km against 15.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,400 kg against 1,585 kg. At 4,435 mm, the Porsche 911 Carrera S is 53 mm longer than the Alfa Romeo 8C.
| Specification |
Alfa Romeo
8C
2008 – 2010
|
Porsche
911 Carrera S
2008 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Germany |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2010 | 2008 – 2011 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 450 hp | 385 hp |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 420 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.4 s | 4.5 – 4.7 s |
| Top speed | 290 km/h | 299 – 302 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 15.8 L/100 km | 10.2 – 10.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,382 mm | 4,435 mm |
| Width | 1,895 mm | 1,808 mm |
| Height | 1,341 mm | 1,311 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,596 mm | 2,350 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,585 kg | 1,400 – 1,430 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.