1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2010 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2010 Dodge Nitro is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Nitro (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 846 kg more than 1960 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, 2010 Dodge Nitro (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 2010 Dodge Nitro has automatic transmission and 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Dodge Nitro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2010 Dodge Nitro | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
Model | Giulietta | Nitro |
Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 1803 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4544 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1857 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1775 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2764 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 74 L |