1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 2005 GMC Safari
To start off, 2005 GMC Safari is newer by 15 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Safari (190 HP) has 63 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (127 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 870 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 GMC Safari (339 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (149 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Safari 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 | 2005 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | GMC |
| Model | 33 | Safari |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1712 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 102 L |
