1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1949 Holden FX
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Holden FX would be higher. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Holden FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (230 HP) has 179 more horse power than 1949 Holden FX. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1949 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Holden FX weights approximately 270 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1949 Holden FX | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
Model | 33 Stradale | FX |
Year Released | 1967 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 183 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2620 mm |