1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1976 Chrysler Valiant

To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chrysler Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chrysler Valiant would be higher. At 5,209 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 520 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.

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, 1976 Chrysler Valiant (470 Nm) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. (203 Nm). This means 1976 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Alfa Romeo 90 1976 Chrysler Valiant
Make Alfa Romeo Chrysler
Model 90 Valiant
Year Released 1984 1976
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2393 cc 5209 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 227 HP
Torque 203 Nm 470 Nm
Engine Bore Size 87.9 mm 99.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 68.3 mm 84.1 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1080 kg 1600 kg
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2830 mm


 

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