1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1950 Holden FX
To start off, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Holden FX would be higher. At 2,165 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Holden FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (90 HP) has 39 more horse power than 1950 Holden FX. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1950 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Holden FX weights approximately 75 kg more than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1950 Holden FX (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1950 Holden FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1950 Holden FX | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
| Model | Giulietta | FX |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2620 mm |
