1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1969 BMW 2800
To start off, 1969 BMW 2800 is newer by 2 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 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 BMW 2800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1969 BMW 2800. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1969 BMW 2800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 BMW 2800 weights approximately 632 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, 1969 BMW 2800 (236 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1969 BMW 2800 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 | 1969 BMW 2800 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 33 Stradale | 2800 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 70 L |
