1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1971 Holden Monaro is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 3,297 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 338 kg more than 1966 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, 1971 Holden Monaro (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (142 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
Model | Giulia | Monaro |
Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2830 mm |