1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 9 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 135 more horse power than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. (95 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 643 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 has automatic transmission and 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale has manual transmission. 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 33 Stradale | 200 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 65 L |