1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2000 Holden Vectra
To start off, 2000 Holden Vectra is newer by 35 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Holden Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Holden Vectra (140 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Holden Vectra should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Holden Vectra weights approximately 330 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.
Because 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Holden Vectra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Holden Vectra (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Holden Vectra 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 | 2000 Holden Vectra | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
| Model | Giulia | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2650 mm |
