1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1970 Dodge Dart

To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 3,249 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (170 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1970 Dodge Dart. (101 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1970 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Dodge Dart weights approximately 215 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.

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, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (283 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Dodge Dart. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Dodge Dart.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1970 Dodge Dart
Make Alfa Romeo Dodge
Model Giulietta Dart
Year Released 1984 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1962 cc 3249 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 170 HP 101 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 283 Nm 217 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 86.4 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.5 mm 92.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 7.0:1 8.4:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1140 kg 1355 kg
Vehicle Length 4220 mm 4990 mm
Vehicle Width 1660 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2830 mm


 

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