1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1992 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1992 Holden Commodore is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Holden Commodore (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Holden Commodore weights approximately 765 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Holden Commodore (288 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 1992 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1992 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
Model | Giulia | Commodore |
Year Released | 1965 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 288 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2740 mm |