1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1976 Dodge Aspen
To start off, 1976 Dodge Aspen is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 3,686 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1976 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 425 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1976 Dodge Aspen (244 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1976 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1976 Dodge Aspen | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
Model | Giulia | Aspen |
Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 244 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |