1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 2005 BMW 748
To start off, 2005 BMW 748 is newer by 38 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 748 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 748 (362 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 748 should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 748 weights approximately 1208 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, 2005 BMW 748 (500 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 748 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 | 2005 BMW 748 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 33 Stradale | 748 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 88.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 1910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3000 mm |