1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1958 Alvis TD
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alvis TD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alvis TD would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Alvis TD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1958 Alvis TD. (116 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1958 Alvis TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alvis TD weights approximately 723 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, 1958 Alvis TD (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1958 Alvis TD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. 1958 Alvis TD has automatic transmission and 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale has manual transmission. 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1958 Alvis TD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1958 Alvis TD | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alvis |
| Model | 33 Stradale | TD |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 64 L |
