1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1959 Holden FE
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Holden FE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Holden FE would be higher. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Holden FE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1959 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Holden FE weights approximately 278 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1959 Holden FE | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
| Model | 33 Stradale | FE |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1959 |
| 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 | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |
