1975 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1975 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Pontiac Firebird (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 470 kg more than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. 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 (237 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1975 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Pontiac Firebird | 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Pontiac | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Firebird | 1900 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1951 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1883 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 140 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |