1983 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1983 Holden Camira
To start off, both 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 and 1983 Holden Camira were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Holden Camira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Holden Camira (86 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1983 Alfa Romeo 33. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Holden Camira should accelerate faster than 1983 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Holden Camira weights approximately 130 kg more than 1983 Alfa Romeo 33. 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, 1983 Holden Camira (125 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alfa Romeo 33. (113 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Holden Camira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Alfa Romeo 33.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1983 Holden Camira | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
| Model | 33 | Camira |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1350 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
