1973 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1968 Dodge Coronet
To start off, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Coronet would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Coronet (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Coronet weights approximately 400 kg more than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. 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, 1968 Dodge Coronet (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. (182 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1968 Dodge Coronet | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
| Model | GTV | Coronet |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 72 L |
