1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1956 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Volkswagen Beetle 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 192 more horse power than 1956 Volkswagen Beetle. (38 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1956 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Volkswagen Beetle weights approximately 38 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Volkswagen Beetle. (88 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1956 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
Model | 33 Stradale | Beetle |
Year Released | 1967 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 77.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 64 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 42 L |