1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1995 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1995 Holden Statesman is newer by 29 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Holden Statesman (221 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (163 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Holden Statesman weights approximately 950 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, 1995 Holden Statesman (370 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1995 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1995 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
| Model | Giulia | Statesman |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2830 mm |
