1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1964 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1964 Holden FB Special is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1964 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Holden FB Special weights approximately 280 kg more than 1957 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, 1964 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1964 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1964 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
| Model | Giulietta | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2670 mm |
