1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2004 Buick Rainier
To start off, 2004 Buick Rainier is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Rainier (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1959 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, 2004 Buick Rainier (387 Nm) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2004 Buick Rainier | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
| Model | Giulietta | Rainier |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 83 L |
