1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1985 Pontiac Firebird

To start off, 1985 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 13 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 2,827 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Pontiac Firebird (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 276 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, 1985 Pontiac Firebird (223 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (176 Nm). This means 1985 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.

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