1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1974 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1974 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Firebird (335 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 370 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. 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.
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1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1974 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
Model | 1750 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1967 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 7467 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 104.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2750 mm |