1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1969 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (129 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1969 Holden Belmont. (112 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Belmont weights approximately 195 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1969 Holden Belmont (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1969 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
| Model | Giulietta | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1961 cc | 2636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2830 mm |
