1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe vs. 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (230 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. (220 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe should accelerate faster than 1979 Pontiac Trans Am.
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, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am (434 Nm) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. (190 Nm). This means 1979 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe | 1979 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
| Model | Coupe | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 220 HP |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 104.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2750 mm |
