1977 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2012 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alfa Romeo GT 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 283 more horse power than 1977 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1977 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Charger weights approximately 949 kg more than 1977 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, 2012 Dodge Charger (535 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alfa Romeo GT | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
| Model | GT | Charger |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 535 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 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 | 1929 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 72 L |
