1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1974 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 2,832 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Monaro (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (80 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Monaro weights approximately 90 kg more than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 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 Monaro (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (162 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1974 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
| Model | Alfetta | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2830 mm |
