1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1979 Dodge Aspen
To start off, 1979 Dodge Aspen is newer by 5 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1979 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 455 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, 1979 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1979 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 | 1979 Dodge Aspen | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
Model | Giulia | Aspen |
Year Released | 1974 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 231 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 117.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2760 mm |