1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1973 Chrysler Charger
To start off, 1973 Chrysler Charger is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler Charger (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (64 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 466 kg more than 1961 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, 1973 Chrysler Charger (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1973 Chrysler Charger | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chrysler |
| Model | Giulietta | Charger |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 5211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2680 mm |
