1981 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1995 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1995 Holden Commodore is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Holden Commodore weights approximately 313 kg more than 1981 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. 1995 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1995 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
Model | GTV | Commodore |
Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 173 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2740 mm |