1984 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1992 Porsche 911
To start off, 1992 Porsche 911 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 would be higher. At 3,594 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 911 weights approximately 560 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 1992 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 1992 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, 1992 Porsche 911 (520 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. (114 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 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 | 1992 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | 33 | 911 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1351 cc | 3594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 76.4 mm |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 78 L |