1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1600. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 1600 weights approximately 258 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1600 | 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 1600 | 33 Stradale |
Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 52.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 702 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1000 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2360 mm |