1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1969 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 2,130 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1969 Holden Belmont. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Belmont weights approximately 235 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 1969 Holden Belmont. (163 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1969 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
| Model | Giulia | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2830 mm |
