1975 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1964 Holden EH
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Holden EH. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Holden EH would be higher. At 2,929 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Holden EH is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1964 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Holden EH weights approximately 145 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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, 1964 Holden EH (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Holden EH will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV. 1964 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Holden EH will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1964 Holden EH | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
| Model | GTV | EH |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1961 cc | 2929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2680 mm |
