1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1979 Buick Electra
To start off, 1979 Buick Electra is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 875 kg more than 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 has manual transmission. 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1979 Buick Electra | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | 1900 | Electra |
Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3030 mm |