1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 2013 Volvo X670
To start off, 2013 Volvo X670 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 Volvo X670 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo X670 (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo X670 should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo X670 weights approximately 958 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.
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 Volvo X670 (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (136 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo X670 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. 2013 Volvo X670 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 Volvo X670 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 2013 Volvo X670 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | 33 | X670 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1928 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4838 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1604 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2815 mm |