1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1978 Dodge Aspen
To start off, 1978 Dodge Aspen is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Dodge Aspen (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 589 kg more than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1978 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1978 Dodge Aspen | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
| Model | Giulietta | Aspen |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2760 mm |
