1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1950 Buick 40
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,065 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 (116 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33.
Because 1950 Buick 40 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 1950 Buick 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1950 Buick 40 (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (150 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1950 Buick 40 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | 33 | 40 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1712 cc | 4065 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3090 mm |