1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1968 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (170 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro.
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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Monaro. (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1968 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
| Model | Giulietta | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2830 mm |
