1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1969 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1969 Nissan Skyline 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 95 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Skyline. (135 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 420 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1969 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | 33 Stradale | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 1122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2650 mm |
