1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 23 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1122 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 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | 33 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1712 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 16.8: 1 |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |
