1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1991 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1991 Holden Commodore is newer by 35 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Holden Commodore weights approximately 446 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, 1991 Holden Commodore (293 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1991 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1991 Holden Commodore 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. 1991 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1991 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
| Model | Giulietta | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2740 mm |
