1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1995 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1995 Buick LeSabre is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick LeSabre (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 910 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Buick LeSabre, 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, 1995 Buick LeSabre (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1995 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1995 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
| Model | Giulia | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 62 L |
