1970 Citroen Dyane vs. 1995 Alfa Romeo 33
To start off, 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Citroen Dyane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Citroen Dyane would be higher. At 1,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1970 Citroen Dyane. (24 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1970 Citroen Dyane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1970 Citroen Dyane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Citroen Dyane. (29 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Citroen Dyane.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Citroen Dyane | 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 | |
Make | Citroen | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Dyane | 33 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 423 cc | 1351 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 29 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.5 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 67.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 50 L |