1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood

To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Kingswood (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1977 Holden Kingswood.

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, 1977 Holden Kingswood (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 1977 Holden Kingswood has automatic transmission and 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 has manual transmission. 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Holden Kingswood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 1977 Holden Kingswood
Make Alfa Romeo Holden
Model Alfa 6 Kingswood
Year Released 1983 1977
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 5042 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 133 HP 213 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 178 Nm 400 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3100 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1470 kg 1380 kg
Vehicle Length 4770 mm 4850 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2830 mm


 

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