1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350
To start off, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 is newer by 4 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 3,499 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350. (200 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 weights approximately 846 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, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 (286 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 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 | 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 33 Stradale | 350 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 65.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 203 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 | 1548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2470 mm |
