1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1969 Dodge Dart
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 3,248 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Dart (105 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Dart weights approximately 365 kg more than 1971 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 Dart (217 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1969 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1969 Dodge Dart | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
| Model | Giulia | Dart |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 75 L |
