1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1966 Holden EH
To start off, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 7 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, 1966 Holden EH (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Holden EH should accelerate faster than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Holden EH weights approximately 137 kg more than 1973 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, 1966 Holden EH (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1966 Holden EH will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1966 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1973 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:
| 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1966 Holden EH | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
| Model | Giulia | EH |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2930 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2680 mm |
