1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1974 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1974 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Firebird (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 760 kg more than 1971 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, 1974 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1974 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1974 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
Model | Giulia | Firebird |
Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 563 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 105.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 106.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 76 L |