1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1996 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 783 kg more than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1996 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1996 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
| Model | Giulietta | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |
