1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1978 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 505 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
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 (459 Nm) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. (203 Nm). This means 1978 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1978 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
Model | 90 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 200 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 459 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1585 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2750 mm |