1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1958 BMW 600
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 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 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 210 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale weights approximately 152 kg more than 1958 BMW 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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1958 BMW 600 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 33 Stradale | 600 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 38 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
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 | 550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 2910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 1710 mm |