1984 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1979 Porsche 924
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 924 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Porsche 924 weights approximately 259 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Porsche 924 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Porsche 924. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Porsche 924 (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1979 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | 33 | 924 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 84.4 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 84 L |