1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1990 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1990 Lotus Esprit is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1990 Lotus Esprit. (172 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1990 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 473 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1990 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1990 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | 33 Stradale | Esprit |
Year Released | 1967 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2440 mm |