1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 vs. 1990 Holden Commodore

To start off, 1990 Holden Commodore is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1990 Holden Commodore. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 should accelerate faster than 1990 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Holden Commodore weights approximately 172 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6.

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, 1990 Holden Commodore (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. (222 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1990 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 1990 Holden Commodore
Make Alfa Romeo Holden
Model GTV6 Commodore
Year Released 1984 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2935 cc 3790 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 171 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 222 Nm 292 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 3200 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1138 kg 1310 kg
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2740 mm


 

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