1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1997 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1997 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Plymouth Prowler weights approximately 209 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, 1997 Plymouth Prowler (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (143 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1997 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1997 Plymouth Prowler has automatic transmission and 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Plymouth Prowler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1997 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Plymouth |
| Model | Giulietta | Prowler |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1071 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 46 L |
