1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1976 Chrysler 1609
To start off, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chrysler 1609. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chrysler 1609 would be higher. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Chrysler 1609 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1976 Chrysler 1609. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1976 Chrysler 1609. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler 1609 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, both vehicles can yield 144 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1976 Chrysler 1609 has automatic transmission and 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chrysler 1609 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1976 Chrysler 1609 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chrysler |
Model | Giulietta | 1609 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1812 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |