1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159 vs. 2011 Buick Park Avenue

To start off, 2011 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159 would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159 (420 HP @ 9300 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2011 Buick Park Avenue. (251 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159 should accelerate faster than 2011 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1181 kg more than 1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159.

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. 2011 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159 has manual transmission. 1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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