1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1992 Daihatsu Opti
To start off, 1992 Daihatsu Opti is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. (56 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. 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 1992 Daihatsu Opti. 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 Alfa Romeo 33 (136 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. (64 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. 1992 Daihatsu Opti 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. 1992 Daihatsu Opti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1992 Daihatsu Opti | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Daihatsu |
Model | 33 | Opti |
Year Released | 1990 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 659 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 60.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2370 mm |