1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 2012 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 22 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Tucson (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (83 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 410 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 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, 2012 Hyundai Tucson (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (178 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. 2012 Hyundai Tucson 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. 2012 Hyundai Tucson will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 2012 Hyundai Tucson | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Hyundai |
Model | 33 | Tucson |
Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1777 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4399 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2639 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |