1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 12 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. Both 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale and 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (80 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta weights approximately 548 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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (162 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 33 Stradale | Alfetta |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 49 L |
