1978 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1978 Pontiac Lemans
To start off, both 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV and 1978 Pontiac Lemans were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Pontiac Lemans is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Pontiac Lemans weights approximately 281 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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. 1978 Pontiac Lemans has automatic transmission and 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Pontiac Lemans will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1978 Pontiac Lemans | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
Model | GTV | Lemans |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2750 mm |