1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1981 Nissan Skyline is newer by 14 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Skyline 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 1981 Nissan Skyline. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 516 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Skyline. 1981 Nissan Skyline 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. 1981 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | 33 Stradale | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 1218 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2620 mm |
