1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1996 Volkswagen Gol
To start off, 1996 Volkswagen Gol 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 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 181 more horse power than 1996 Volkswagen Gol. (49 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1996 Volkswagen Gol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volkswagen Gol weights approximately 193 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.
Because 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Volkswagen Gol, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volkswagen Gol. (71 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volkswagen Gol.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1996 Volkswagen Gol | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | 33 Stradale | Gol |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2480 mm |
