1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 1978 Buick Century is newer by 14 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (140 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Century weights approximately 315 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, 1978 Buick Century (250 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm). This means 1978 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1978 Buick Century | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | 2600 | Century |
Year Released | 1964 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 140 HP |
Torque | 220 Nm | 250 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 94.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 88.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |