1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 2010 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2010 Toyota Yaris 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 1,779 cc (3 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Yaris (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (83 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 6 kg more than 2010 Toyota Yaris.
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 (178 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Yaris. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 2010 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | 33 | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1689 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.3 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |
