1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1972 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1972 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 7,456 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Firebird (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 1036 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 1972 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1972 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
| Model | Giulia | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 7456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 105.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 106.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1676 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |
