1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1969 Dodge Challenger
To start off, both 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 1969 Dodge Challenger were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,974 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Challenger (351 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Challenger weights approximately 625 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Dodge Challenger (529 Nm) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1969 Dodge Challenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1969 Dodge Challenger | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
| Model | Giulia | Challenger |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 6974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 351 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 75 L |
