1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1996 BMW 840
To start off, 1996 BMW 840 is newer by 6 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 865 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 1996 BMW 840. 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, 1996 BMW 840 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. 1996 BMW 840 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. 1996 BMW 840 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1996 BMW 840 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 33 | 840 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1349 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 82.7 mm |
Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.3 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.6 L/100km | 19.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 90 L |