1976 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1998 Alfa Romeo 155
To start off, 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 (493 HP @ 11700 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 should accelerate faster than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 830 kg more than 1998 Alfa Romeo 155.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Alfa Romeo 155. (300 Nm @ 9500 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Alfa Romeo 155.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Grand Safari | 155 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 11700 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 9500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
