1979 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1979 Dodge Aspen
To start off, both 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV and 1979 Dodge Aspen were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1979 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 365 kg more than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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, 1979 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. (190 Nm). This means 1979 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1979 Dodge Aspen | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
Model | GTV | Aspen |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 231 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 117.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1465 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2760 mm |