1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1979 Pontiac Firebird

To start off, 1979 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Pontiac Firebird (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 516 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 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, 1979 Pontiac Firebird (366 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (176 Nm). This means 1979 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.

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