1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. Both 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 and 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud are equipped with a 1,490 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 (136 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 33 | Alfasud |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 67.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2470 mm |
