1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1996 BMW 745
To start off, 1996 BMW 745 is newer by 29 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 745 (283 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 745 weights approximately 1193 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, 1996 BMW 745 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. 1996 BMW 745 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. 1996 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1996 BMW 745 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 33 Stradale | 745 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 82.7 mm |
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 | 1895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 63 L |