1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1955 Fiat 600
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 600 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 211 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale weights approximately 127 kg more than 1955 Fiat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1955 Fiat 600 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | 33 Stradale | 600 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 633 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 56 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 100 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 38 L |