1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1965 Austin A 60
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 60 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) has 170 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 60. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin A 60 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1965 Austin A 60 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | 33 Stradale | A 60 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1621 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 183 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
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 | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 34 L |