1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1997 BMW 730
To start off, 1997 BMW 730 is newer by 30 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1997 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1997 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 730 weights approximately 1043 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, 1997 BMW 730 (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1997 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. 1997 BMW 730 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. 1997 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1997 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 33 Stradale | 730 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 84 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 | 1745 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 | 90 L |
