1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1979 Buick Regal
To start off, 1979 Buick Regal is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 4,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 125 kg more than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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, 1979 Buick Regal (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. 1979 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 has manual transmission. 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1979 Buick Regal | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | 2600 | Regal |
Year Released | 1962 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2583 cc | 4348 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2750 mm |