1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 2001 Volkswagen W12
To start off, 2001 Volkswagen W12 is newer by 34 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Volkswagen W12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volkswagen W12 (590 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen W12 should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Volkswagen W12 weights approximately 498 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, 2001 Volkswagen W12 (620 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 437 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2001 Volkswagen W12 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 | 2001 Volkswagen W12 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | 33 Stradale | W12 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 590 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 350 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2520 mm |
