1985 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1998 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1998 Holden Commodore is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Holden Commodore (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. (126 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Holden Commodore weights approximately 480 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. 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, 1998 Holden Commodore (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. 1998 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 has manual transmission. 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1998 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
| Model | 75 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1964 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2950 mm |
