1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1999 Pontiac GTO

To start off, 1999 Pontiac GTO is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1999 Pontiac GTO. (144 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1999 Pontiac GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 271 kg more than 1999 Pontiac GTO. 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 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (220 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Pontiac GTO. (203 Nm). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Pontiac GTO. 1999 Pontiac GTO has automatic transmission and 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 has manual transmission. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Pontiac GTO will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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