1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1989 Nissan Laurel is newer by 22 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 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (202 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 678 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, 1989 Nissan Laurel (264 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. 1989 Nissan Laurel 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. 1989 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | 33 Stradale | Laurel |
Year Released | 1967 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 264 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
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 | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2680 mm |