1999 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 1999 Pontiac GTO

To start off, both 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 and 1999 Pontiac GTO were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,398 cc, 1999 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Pontiac GTO (144 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 9 kg more than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1999 Pontiac GTO is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Pontiac GTO. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 146, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Pontiac GTO (203 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. (145 Nm). This means 1999 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. 1999 Pontiac GTO has automatic transmission and 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 has manual transmission. 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Pontiac GTO will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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