1984 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. (93 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 295 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV 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 | 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 33 | GTV |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 68.3 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
