1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 533 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | Giulietta | Riviera |
Year Released | 1955 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 7050 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 645 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 106.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 99.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 75 L |