1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1967 Holden HR
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Holden HR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Holden HR would be higher. At 3,048 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Holden HR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Holden HR (108 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Holden HR should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Holden HR weights approximately 242 kg more than 1971 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, 1967 Holden HR (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1967 Holden HR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1967 Holden HR 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. 1967 Holden HR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1967 Holden HR | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
Model | Giulia | HR |
Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3048 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2700 mm |