1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1990 BMW 316
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 23 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 130 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 316 weights approximately 378 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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1990 BMW 316 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 33 Stradale | 316 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
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 | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 70 L |