1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1951 Holden FX
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Holden FX would be higher. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Holden FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (170 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1951 Holden FX. (51 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1951 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 170 kg more than 1951 Holden FX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (283 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1951 Holden FX | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
Model | Giulietta | FX |
Year Released | 1984 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2620 mm |