1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1997 Nissan 400 R
To start off, 1997 Nissan 400 R is newer by 7 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 2,768 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan 400 R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan 400 R (400 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan 400 R should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan 400 R weights approximately 610 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 1997 Nissan 400 R is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Nissan 400 R 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, 1997 Nissan 400 R (471 Nm) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (129 Nm). This means 1997 Nissan 400 R 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 | 1997 Nissan 400 R | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | 33 | 400 R |
Year Released | 1990 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 471 Nm |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 318 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2720 mm |