1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1981 Dodge Mirada
To start off, 1981 Dodge Mirada is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1981 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1981 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1981 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 1981 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1981 Dodge Mirada | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
Model | Giulia | Mirada |
Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 343 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 99.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2870 mm |