1983 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1983 Peugeot 205
To start off, both 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 and 1983 Peugeot 205 were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Peugeot 205 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1983 Peugeot 205. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1983 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1983 Peugeot 205. 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 Alfa Romeo 33 (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Peugeot 205. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1983 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
| Model | 33 | 205 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 77 mm |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2430 mm |
