1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1977 Chrysler Valiant
To start off, both 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta and 1977 Chrysler Valiant were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chrysler Valiant (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 350 kg more than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1977 Chrysler Valiant (277 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (144 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1977 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1977 Chrysler Valiant | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chrysler |
Model | Giulietta | Valiant |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 277 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2830 mm |