1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1995 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 1995 Dodge Dakota is newer by 24 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 3,906 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Dodge Dakota (174 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 570 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.
Because 1995 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Dakota will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 Dodge Dakota (305 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1995 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1995 Dodge Dakota has automatic transmission and 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Dodge Dakota will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1995 Dodge Dakota | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
Model | Giulia | Dakota |
Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3906 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 305 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 132 L |