1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1963 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 497 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 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, 1963 Ferrari 330 (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (141 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1963 Ferrari 330 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Alfetta | 330 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 90 L |