1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1978 Chrysler 1609
To start off, 1978 Chrysler 1609 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (125 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1978 Chrysler 1609. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1978 Chrysler 1609. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler 1609 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
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 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chrysler 1609. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chrysler 1609. 1978 Chrysler 1609 has automatic transmission and 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta has manual transmission. 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Chrysler 1609 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1978 Chrysler 1609 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chrysler |
Model | Alfetta | 1609 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2670 mm |