1954 Alfa Romeo GP 159 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 GP 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alfa Romeo GP 159 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Alfa Romeo GP 159 (420 HP @ 9300 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Alfa Romeo GP 159 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1954 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. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1954 Alfa Romeo GP 159 has manual transmission. 1954 Alfa Romeo GP 159 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.

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