1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1994 Dodge Viper
To start off, 1994 Dodge Viper is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 7,988 cc (10 cylinders), 1994 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Dodge Viper (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Dodge Viper weights approximately 552 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, 1994 Dodge Viper (620 Nm) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1994 Dodge Viper 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 | 1994 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
| Model | Giulia | Viper |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 7988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 359 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
