1984 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1981 Subaru Coupe
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Subaru Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Subaru Coupe would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Subaru Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 (93 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1981 Subaru Coupe. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1981 Subaru Coupe.
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, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Subaru Coupe. (114 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Subaru Coupe. 1981 Subaru Coupe has automatic transmission and 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 has manual transmission. 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Subaru Coupe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1981 Subaru Coupe | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Subaru |
Model | 33 | Coupe |
Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 91.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 60 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2470 mm |