1986 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1986 Fiat Croma
To start off, both 1986 Alfa Romeo 33 and 1986 Fiat Croma were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Fiat Croma (154 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo 33. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Fiat Croma should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Fiat Croma weights approximately 268 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo 33. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 Fiat Croma (235 Nm @ 2350 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 33. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo 33.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1986 Fiat Croma | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | 33 | Croma |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2350 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2550 mm |
