1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1979 Isuzu 117
To start off, 1979 Isuzu 117 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. At 2,236 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Isuzu 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu 117. (72 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Isuzu 117 weights approximately 483 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Isuzu 117. (139 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Isuzu 117.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1979 Isuzu 117 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Isuzu |
| Model | 33 Stradale | 117 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2236 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 56 L |
