1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 would be higher. At 3,208 cc (6 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. (78 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 weights approximately 1152 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, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 (222 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 33 Stradale | 320 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3208 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 100 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 1854 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3310 mm |