1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1950 Holden FX
To start off, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 10 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, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (52 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1950 Holden FX. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 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 95 kg more than 1960 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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1950 Holden FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1950 Holden FX | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
Model | Giulietta | FX |
Year Released | 1960 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2620 mm |