1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1971 Chrysler Newport
To start off, 1971 Chrysler Newport is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Newport (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Newport should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 915 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, 1971 Chrysler Newport (387 Nm) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1971 Chrysler Newport 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 | 1971 Chrysler Newport | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chrysler |
Model | Giulia | Newport |
Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 387 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 68 L |