1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1976 Chrysler Sedan
To start off, 1976 Chrysler Sedan is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 4,342 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Chrysler Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chrysler Sedan (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chrysler Sedan should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler Sedan weights approximately 740 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. 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, 1976 Chrysler Sedan (355 Nm) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm). This means 1976 Chrysler Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. 1976 Chrysler Sedan has automatic transmission and 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA has manual transmission. 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chrysler Sedan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1976 Chrysler Sedan | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chrysler |
Model | GTA | Sedan |
Year Released | 1968 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 355 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2930 mm |