1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1971 Volvo 145
To start off, 1971 Volvo 145 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 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 127 more horse power than 1971 Volvo 145. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1971 Volvo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Volvo 145 weights approximately 588 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Volvo 145. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Volvo 145.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1971 Volvo 145 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | 33 Stradale | 145 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2620 mm |