1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1972 Dodge Dart
To start off, both 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta and 1972 Dodge Dart were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Dart (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 255 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Dart (359 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (176 Nm). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1972 Dodge Dart | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
| Model | Alfetta | Dart |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1335 kg |
