1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 2007 Saleen S7
To start off, 2007 Saleen S7 is newer by 40 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 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Saleen S7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Saleen S7 (750 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 520 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Saleen S7 should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Saleen S7 weights approximately 545 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, 2007 Saleen S7 (949 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 766 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2007 Saleen S7 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 | 2007 Saleen S7 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Saleen |
| Model | 33 Stradale | S7 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 949 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 399 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 | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1041 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2692 mm |
