1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire
To start off, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire (130 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire weights approximately 262 kg more than 1978 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (143 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Oldsmobile |
Model | Giulietta | Starfire |
Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1071 kg | 1333 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |