1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am (235 HP) has 164 more horse power than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (71 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am should accelerate faster than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am weights approximately 841 kg more than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am (447 Nm) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm). This means 1990 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am has automatic transmission and 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1990 Pontiac Trans Am | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
Model | Giulietta | Trans Am |
Year Released | 1957 | 1990 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 235 HP |
Torque | 112 Nm | 447 Nm |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1681 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2570 mm |