1969 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1997 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1997 Holden Commodore is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Holden Commodore (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Holden Commodore weights approximately 580 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. 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, 1997 Holden Commodore (395 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. 1997 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1969 Alfa Romeo GT has manual transmission. 1969 Alfa Romeo GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo GT | 1997 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
| Model | GT | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2950 mm |
