1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1981 Pontiac Lemans
To start off, 1981 Pontiac Lemans is newer by 21 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Lemans is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Lemans weights approximately 640 kg more than 1960 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. 1981 Pontiac Lemans has automatic transmission and 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Pontiac Lemans will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1981 Pontiac Lemans | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
| Model | Giulietta | Lemans |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2750 mm |
