1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1980 Dodge Aspen
To start off, 1980 Dodge Aspen is newer by 6 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), 1980 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (103 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1980 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1980 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 465 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, 1980 Dodge Aspen (232 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (156 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1980 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 | 1980 Dodge Aspen | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
Model | Giulia | Aspen |
Year Released | 1974 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1569 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 117.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2870 mm |