1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1964 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1964 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Holden FB Special weights approximately 90 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1964 Holden FB Special | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
Model | Giulia | FB Special |
Year Released | 1974 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 163 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |