1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 3 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 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 2068 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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 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 | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 33 Stradale | 600 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3910 mm |
