1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 628 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 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tacoma 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 | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | 33 Stradale | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 79 L |
