1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1961 Austin A 55
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 55 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 179 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 55 weights approximately 418 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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1961 Austin A 55 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | 33 Stradale | A 55 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 45 L |
