1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1993 Nissan Laurel is newer by 26 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 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (187 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 720 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, 1993 Nissan Laurel (230 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. 1993 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. 1993 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | 33 Stradale | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 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 | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2730 mm |
