1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1973 BMW 1502
To start off, 1973 BMW 1502 is newer by 6 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 145 more horse power than 1973 BMW 1502. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 1502 weights approximately 228 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 1502. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1973 BMW 1502 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 33 Stradale | 1502 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 50 L |
