1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1981 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1981 Vauxhall Chevette 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 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 174 more horse power than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Vauxhall Chevette weights approximately 153 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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1981 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Vauxhall |
Model | 33 Stradale | Chevette |
Year Released | 1967 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
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 | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 45 L |