1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1978 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1978 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Pontiac Firebird (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (125 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 496 kg more than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1978 Pontiac Firebird (324 Nm) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (149 Nm). This means 1978 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1978 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
Model | Giulietta | Firebird |
Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1355 cc | 5012 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 324 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |