2006 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am

To start off, 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Pontiac Trans Am would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am (235 HP) has 35 more horse power than 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am should accelerate faster than 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera.

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, 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera (542 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Pontiac Trans Am. (447 Nm). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Pontiac Trans Am. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am has automatic transmission and 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera has manual transmission. 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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