1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1977 Buick Regal
To start off, 1977 Buick Regal is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 4,932 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 355 kg more than 1964 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, 1977 Buick Regal (334 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. 1977 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 has manual transmission. 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1977 Buick Regal | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | 2600 | Regal |
Year Released | 1964 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 4932 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2750 mm |