1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1980 Buick Electra
To start off, 1980 Buick Electra is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 5,032 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 1095 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. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Buick Electra (325 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1980 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1980 Buick Electra | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
| Model | Giulia | Electra |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3030 mm |
