1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk weights approximately 787 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Because 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk (464 Nm) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (88 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
Model | Alfasud | Firehawk |
Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1186 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 464 Nm |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1681 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |