1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1987 Pontiac Fiero
To start off, 1987 Pontiac Fiero is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 would be higher. At 2,827 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Pontiac Fiero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac Fiero. (140 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1987 Pontiac Fiero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Pontiac Fiero weights approximately 42 kg more than 1985 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, 1987 Pontiac Fiero (220 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (211 Nm). This means 1987 Pontiac Fiero 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 | 1987 Pontiac Fiero | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
| Model | 90 | Fiero |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2827 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1212 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2380 mm |
