1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 46 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ferrari 458 weights approximately 833 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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. 2013 Ferrari 458 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. 2013 Ferrari 458 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | 33 Stradale | 458 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4527 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1937 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1211 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 86 L |
