1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1977 Pontiac Firebird
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 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1977 Pontiac Firebird. (125 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1977 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 260 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 Pontiac Firebird (332 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1977 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
Model | 75 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1986 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2750 mm |