1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1981 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1981 Holden Commodore is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,837 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1981 Holden Commodore. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Commodore weights approximately 580 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, 1981 Holden Commodore (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1981 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1981 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
Model | Giulia | Commodore |
Year Released | 1963 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2837 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 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 | 640 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2670 mm |