1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 2010 Lexus IS
To start off, 2010 Lexus IS is newer by 43 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 2,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2010 Lexus IS. (204 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 2010 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus IS weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.
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, 2010 Lexus IS (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus IS 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 | 2010 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lexus |
| Model | 33 Stradale | IS |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 1742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2731 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 65 L |
