1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1982 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 1982 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,817 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Pontiac 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1982 Pontiac 1000. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1982 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Pontiac 1000 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia (103 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Pontiac 1000. (99 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1982 Pontiac 1000 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
Model | Giulia | 1000 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1817 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2400 mm |