1994 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1994 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Alfa Romeo 33 (87 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 70 kg more than 1994 Alfa Romeo 33.
Because 1981 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Alfa Romeo 33, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Alfa Romeo 33 (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1994 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1981 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 33 | Capri |
Year Released | 1994 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1349 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 124 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2570 mm |