1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1988 TVR S2
To start off, 1988 TVR S2 is newer by 21 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 2,933 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 TVR S2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1988 TVR S2. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1988 TVR S2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 TVR S2 weights approximately 288 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, 1988 TVR S2 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1988 TVR S2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1988 TVR S2 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | TVR |
| Model | 33 Stradale | S2 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 72 mm |
| Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2290 mm |
