1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1981 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1981 Holden Commodore is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 2,837 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Holden Commodore (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (80 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta weights approximately 30 kg more than 1981 Holden Commodore.
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, 1981 Holden Commodore (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (162 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 1981 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta has manual transmission. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1981 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
Model | Alfetta | Commodore |
Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2837 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |