1996 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1972 Dodge Dart
To start off, 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider (138 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Dart. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 10 kg more than 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Dart (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider. (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1972 Dodge Dart | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
| Model | Spider | Dart |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2830 mm |
