1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 2009 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 42 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 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (500 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1883 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, 2009 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 692 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. 2009 Bentley Arnage 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. 2009 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 2009 Bentley Arnage | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | 33 Stradale | Arnage |
Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 104.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
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 | 2585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3120 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 96 L |