1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 1971 Porsche 917 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 4,994 cc, 1971 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 290 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (230 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster 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 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 427 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (183 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 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 Porsche 917 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | 33 Stradale | 917 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 183 Nm | 610 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |