1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1988 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1988 Holden Commodore is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 2,961 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Holden Commodore (153 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Holden Commodore (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 1988 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 has manual transmission. 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1988 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
Model | Alfa 6 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1982 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2961 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |