1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1990 Alfa Romeo 33
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Because 1959 Abarth 1000 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 1959 Abarth 1000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33, 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1000 | 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 1000 | 33 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1351 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 67.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |