1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1995 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1995 Holden Statesman is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Holden Statesman (197 HP) has 116 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Holden Statesman weights approximately 472 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, 1995 Holden Statesman (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1995 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1995 Holden Statesman 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. 1995 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1995 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
Model | Giulia | Statesman |
Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 197 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2830 mm |