1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 520 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 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, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 has manual transmission. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1973 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
Model | Alfa 6 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1984 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 484 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3210 mm |