1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 2007 BMW 330
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 17 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 570 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (136 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. 2007 BMW 330 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. 2007 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 2007 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 33 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2770 mm |
