1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1969 Fiat 124
To start off, 1969 Fiat 124 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 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 120 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 124. (110 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 124 weights approximately 258 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1969 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | 33 Stradale | 124 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1608 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 38 L |
