1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1949 Buick 40
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,249 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1949 Buick 40. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1949 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Buick 40 weights approximately 1235 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1949 Buick 40 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | Giulia | 40 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 5249 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 109.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1865 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3000 mm |