1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1974 Holden Belmont
To start off, both 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 1974 Holden Belmont were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Belmont (116 HP) has 35 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Belmont weights approximately 277 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Holden Belmont (229 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1974 Holden Belmont | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
Model | Giulia | Belmont |
Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2834 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 116 HP |
Torque | 105 Nm | 229 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2830 mm |