1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 2003 Porsche Cayenne

To start off, 2003 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 13 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche Cayenne (246 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 1026 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 2003 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2003 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2003 Porsche Cayenne (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. 2003 Porsche Cayenne 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. 2003 Porsche Cayenne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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