1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1982 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1982 Holden Commodore is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,892 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1982 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1982 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Holden Commodore weights approximately 203 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, 1982 Holden Commodore (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Holden Commodore 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 | 1982 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
| Model | Giulietta | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1892 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2670 mm |
