1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1979 Dodge Aspen
To start off, 1979 Dodge Aspen is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1979 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 445 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 1979 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1979 Dodge Aspen | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
| Model | GT | Aspen |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1569 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 117.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2760 mm |
