1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1983 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1983 Toyota Celica is newer by 16 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 115 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Celica weights approximately 463 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Celica. 1983 Toyota Celica 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. 1983 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1983 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | 33 Stradale | Celica |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 61 L |
