1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1979 Buick Century
To start off, 1979 Buick Century is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 3,213 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 56 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1979 Buick Century | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | 2600 | Century |
Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 3213 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |