1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1976 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Pontiac Trans Am (434 Nm) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (113 Nm). This means 1976 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1976 Pontiac Trans Am | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
Model | Giulietta | Trans Am |
Year Released | 1960 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 6556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 113 Nm | 434 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2750 mm |