1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1966 Holden EH
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Holden EH. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Holden EH would be higher. At 2,930 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Holden EH is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1966 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1966 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Holden EH weights approximately 195 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1966 Holden EH (237 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1966 Holden EH will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1966 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Holden EH will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1966 Holden EH | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
Model | Giulia | EH |
Year Released | 1971 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2930 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 237 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |