1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1969 Dodge Dart
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 3,248 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Dart. (105 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Dart weights approximately 307 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
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, 1969 Dodge Dart (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1969 Dodge Dart | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
| Model | Alfetta | Dart |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 3248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 75 L |
