1985 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1981 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 556 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. 1981 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 1985 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1985 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1985 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1981 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
Model | GTV | Firebird |
Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 200 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1616 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2750 mm |