1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1962 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Holden FB Special weights approximately 398 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1962 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
| Model | 33 Stradale | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |
