1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 2012 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Charger (370 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Charger weights approximately 849 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 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, 2012 Dodge Charger (535 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (142 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 2012 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta has manual transmission. 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
Model | Alfetta | Charger |
Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 370 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 535 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1929 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5077 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3053 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 72 L |