1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1985 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 1985 Pontiac Grand Am is newer by 13 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 2,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1985 Pontiac Grand Am. (90 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1985 Pontiac Grand Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 104 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Pontiac Grand Am (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (145 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1985 Pontiac Grand Am 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 | 1985 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
| Model | GT | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2630 mm |
