1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1969 Dodge Coronet
To start off, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Coronet would be higher. At 3,690 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Coronet (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Coronet weights approximately 289 kg more than 1978 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, 1969 Dodge Coronet (292 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (143 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1969 Dodge Coronet | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
Model | Giulietta | Coronet |
Year Released | 1978 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1071 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 72 L |