1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (152 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (145 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo weights approximately 220 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75.
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, 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (225 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has automatic transmission and 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 has manual transmission. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | 75 | Monte Carlo |
Year Released | 1986 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 5002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 66 L |