1959 AC Greyhound 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 AC Greyhound. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 AC Greyhound would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 391 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | |
| Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Greyhound | 33 Stradale |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 702 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 94 L |
