1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1978 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1978 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Pontiac Firebird (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 570 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Pontiac Firebird (324 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (145 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1978 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1978 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
| Model | GT | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5012 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 76 L |
