1976 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1974 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,792 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Firebird (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV. (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 545 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV. 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 Pontiac Firebird (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV. (182 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1974 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
| Model | GTV | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 5792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2750 mm |
