1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1998 Ferrari 456M
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 456M is newer by 31 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 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 456M (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 993 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, 1998 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1998 Ferrari 456M | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | 33 Stradale | 456M |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 110 L |
