1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1975 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta and 1975 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Pontiac Firebird (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 670 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (142 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1975 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1975 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
Model | Alfetta | Firebird |
Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 563 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 105.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 106.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 76 L |