1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 2010 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2010 Ford Fiesta is newer by 20 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2010 Ford Fiesta. (95 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 4 kg more than 2010 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 (136 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Fiesta. 2010 Ford Fiesta 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. 2010 Ford Fiesta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 2010 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 33 | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2500 mm |