1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle

To start off, both 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale and 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,478 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle (375 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 898 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. 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 Chevrolet Chevelle (563 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.

Compare all specifications:

1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle
Make Alfa Romeo Chevrolet
Model 33 Stradale Chevelle
Year Released 1967 1967
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 6478 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 230 HP 375 HP
Engine RPM 8800 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 183 Nm 563 Nm
Torque RPM 7000 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 11.0:1
Top Speed 260 km/hour 188 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 702 kg 1600 kg
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1840 mm


 

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