1975 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 2,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 711 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT. 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, 2010 Dodge Charger (257 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo GT | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
Model | GT | Charger |
Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1691 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5083 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1478 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 3048 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 68 L |