1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 345 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 | 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 33 | Spider |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 2580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |
