1966 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1972 Dodge Dart
To start off, 1972 Dodge Dart is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Dart. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 5 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Dart (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1972 Dodge Dart | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
| Model | Spider | Dart |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 99.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |
