1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1948 Holden FX
To start off, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Holden FX would be higher. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Holden FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (129 HP) has 78 more horse power than 1948 Holden FX. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1948 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Holden FX weights approximately 330 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1948 Holden FX (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1948 Holden FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1948 Holden FX | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
Model | Giulia | FX |
Year Released | 1963 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 133 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2620 mm |