1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1980 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Pontiac Firebird (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 126 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, 1980 Pontiac Firebird (324 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1980 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
Model | Alfa 6 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5012 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 324 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 88.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |