1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1983 Pontiac 6000
To start off, 1983 Pontiac 6000 is newer by 20 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 4,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Pontiac 6000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1983 Pontiac 6000. (85 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1983 Pontiac 6000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Pontiac 6000 weights approximately 790 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Because 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Pontiac 6000, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1983 Pontiac 6000 (224 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1983 Pontiac 6000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1983 Pontiac 6000 has automatic transmission and 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Pontiac 6000 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1983 Pontiac 6000 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
Model | Giulia | 6000 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 4299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 103.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 85.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 21.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 69 L |