1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1978 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 7 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 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1978 Pontiac Firebird. (145 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1978 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 426 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Pontiac Firebird (324 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1978 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
| Model | 90 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 5012 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2750 mm |
