1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 17 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 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1398 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda 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. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
| Model | 33 Stradale | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 97 L |
