1984 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 2002 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2002 Toyota Prius is newer by 18 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Prius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Prius. (71 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Prius weights approximately 330 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 (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Prius. (115 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Prius. 2002 Toyota Prius 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. 2002 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo 33 | 2002 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 33 | Prius |
Year Released | 1984 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 48 L |