1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1990 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, both 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 and 1990 Pontiac Grand Am were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 265 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (136 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. 1990 Pontiac Grand Am has automatic transmission and 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 has manual transmission. 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Pontiac Grand Am will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1990 Pontiac Grand Am | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
Model | 33 | Grand Am |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2630 mm |