1955 Alfa Romeo GP 159 vs. 1971 Buick Centurion

To start off, 1971 Buick Centurion is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo GP 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo GP 159 would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo GP 159 (420 HP @ 9300 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1971 Buick Centurion. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo GP 159 should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Centurion weights approximately 1360 kg more than 1955 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. 1971 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1955 Alfa Romeo GP 159 has manual transmission. 1955 Alfa Romeo GP 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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