1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1987 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1987 Holden Commodore is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Holden Commodore (153 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Holden Commodore weights approximately 215 kg more than 1970 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, 1987 Holden Commodore (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (103 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1987 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1987 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
Model | Giulia | Commodore |
Year Released | 1970 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |