1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2007 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2007 Dodge Charger is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Charger (190 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Charger weights approximately 1703 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 2007 Dodge Charger (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2007 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2007 Dodge Charger | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
Model | Giulia | Charger |
Year Released | 1963 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 2343 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |