1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1947 Austin A 40
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin A 40 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) has 191 more horse power than 1947 Austin A 40. (39 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin A 40 weights approximately 263 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.
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1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1947 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | 33 Stradale | A 40 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 39 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 89 mm |
Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 114 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 48 L |