1985 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire would be higher. At 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire weights approximately 273 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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.
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1985 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Oldsmobile |
Model | GTV | Starfire |
Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 130 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1333 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2470 mm |