1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 672 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. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 2600 | 33 Stradale |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 52.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 702 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 94 L |
