1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1965 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 2,260 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1965 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Holden FB Special weights approximately 62 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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 Spider (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1965 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
| Model | Spider | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1777 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2670 mm |
