1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1983 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 1983 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Pontiac 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1983 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1983 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta weights approximately 38 kg more than 1983 Pontiac 1000. 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 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (141 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1983 Pontiac 1000 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
| Model | Alfetta | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2400 mm |
