1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 2009 Seat Altea

To start off, 2009 Seat Altea is newer by 19 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Seat Altea weights approximately 224 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 2009 Seat Altea. 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, 2009 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (136 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Altea 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 2009 Seat Altea
Make Alfa Romeo Seat
Model 33 Altea
Year Released 1990 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1490 cc 1968 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 104 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 136 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 4900 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 78 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82 mm 95.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 18.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 970 kg 1194 kg
Vehicle Length 4080 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1620 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1570 mm
Wheelbase Size 2480 mm 2470 mm


 

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