1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1974 Pontiac Firebird

To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (170 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1974 Pontiac Firebird. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1974 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 330 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.

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, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (283 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Pontiac Firebird. (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Pontiac Firebird.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1974 Pontiac Firebird
Make Alfa Romeo Pontiac
Model Giulietta Firebird
Year Released 1984 1974
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1962 cc 4093 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 170 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 283 Nm 237 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 1600 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1140 kg 1470 kg
Vehicle Length 4220 mm 4880 mm
Vehicle Width 1660 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2750 mm


 

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