1983 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1973 BMW Touring
To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 (94 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW Touring weights approximately 118 kg more than 1983 Alfa Romeo 33.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1973 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 33 | Touring |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
