1984 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1984 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 and 1984 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 911 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Porsche 911 weights approximately 320 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 1984 Porsche 911 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 1984 Porsche 911. 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, 1984 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. (114 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Porsche 911 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 | 1984 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | 33 | 911 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1351 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |