1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1974 Holden Torana
To start off, both 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 1974 Holden Torana were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,833 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Torana (119 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Torana weights approximately 160 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 Torana (228 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1974 Holden Torana 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 Torana | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
| Model | Giulia | Torana |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2833 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2590 mm |
