1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1965 Holden EH

To start off, both 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 1965 Holden EH were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,930 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Holden EH is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1965 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Holden EH weights approximately 440 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Holden EH (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Holden EH will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1965 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Holden EH will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1965 Holden EH
Make Alfa Romeo Holden
Model Giulia EH
Year Released 1965 1965
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1570 cc 2930 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 115 HP 100 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 142 Nm 238 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 1600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 745 kg 1185 kg
Vehicle Length 4090 mm 4560 mm
Vehicle Width 1590 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2390 mm 2680 mm


 

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