1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1985 Pontiac Fiero

To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Pontiac Fiero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Pontiac Fiero would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac Fiero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1985 Pontiac Fiero. (92 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1985 Pontiac Fiero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac Fiero weights approximately 174 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, 1985 Pontiac Fiero (182 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (146 Nm). This means 1985 Pontiac Fiero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. 1985 Pontiac Fiero 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. 1985 Pontiac Fiero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1986 Alfa Romeo 75 1985 Pontiac Fiero
Make Alfa Romeo Pontiac
Model 75 Fiero
Year Released 1986 1985
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 1570 cc 2457 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 108 HP 92 HP
Torque 146 Nm 182 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1092 kg 1266 kg
Vehicle Length 4340 mm 4200 mm
Vehicle Width 1640 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1200 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2380 mm


 

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