1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1952 Austin A 40
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 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 @ 8800 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 40 weights approximately 288 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1952 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | 33 Stradale | A 40 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 89 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 34 L |