1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1982 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1982 Holden Statesman is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Holden Statesman (170 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Holden Statesman weights approximately 857 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1982 Holden Statesman (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1982 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1982 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
| Model | Giulietta | Statesman |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 863 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2900 mm |
