1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 45 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (368 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 1223 kg more than 1965 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, 2010 Dodge Charger (535 Nm) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2010 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
| Model | Giulia | Charger |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 368 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 535 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1853 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 72 L |
