1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1968 AMC AMX
To start off, 1968 AMC AMX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale would be higher. At 6,386 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 AMC AMX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 AMC AMX (315 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 AMC AMX weights approximately 675 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, 1968 AMC AMX (576 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. 1968 AMC AMX 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. 1968 AMC AMX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1968 AMC AMX | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | AMC |
| Model | 33 Stradale | AMX |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6386 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 105.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 1377 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2470 mm |
