1984 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1984 Talbot Horizon
To start off, both 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 and 1984 Talbot Horizon were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 (93 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1984 Talbot Horizon. (57 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1984 Talbot Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Talbot Horizon weights approximately 30 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33.
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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Talbot Horizon. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Talbot Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1984 Talbot Horizon | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Talbot |
| Model | 33 | Horizon |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |
