1980 Alfa Romeo 179 vs. 1969 Dodge Dart
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 3,248 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Dart. (105 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Dart weights approximately 255 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179.
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 Dart (217 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. (177 Nm). This means 1969 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo 179 | 1969 Dodge Dart | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
Model | 179 | Dart |
Year Released | 1980 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 217 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1355 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |