1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1990 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1990 Holden Commodore is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Holden Commodore weights approximately 520 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. 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, 1990 Holden Commodore (292 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm). This means 1990 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1990 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
| Model | GTA | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2740 mm |
