1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1990 Toyota Century
To start off, both 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 and 1990 Toyota Century were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Century (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Century weights approximately 726 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.
Because 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Toyota Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (149 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. 1990 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 has manual transmission. 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1990 Toyota Century | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 33 | Century |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1712 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2870 mm |