1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1974 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1974 Holden Statesman is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Statesman (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Statesman weights approximately 671 kg more than 1956 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, 1974 Holden Statesman (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1974 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1974 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
| Model | Giulietta | Statesman |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2900 mm |
