1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1990 Peugeot 605
To start off, both 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 and 1990 Peugeot 605 were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Peugeot 605 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Peugeot 605 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Peugeot 605 should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 161 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.
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 Peugeot 605 (171 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Peugeot 605 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 | 1990 Peugeot 605 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
| Model | 33 | 605 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1712 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2810 mm |
