1982 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1982 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 6 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 810 kg more than 1982 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. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1982 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1982 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1982 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
Model | GTV | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1982 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1569 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2950 mm |