1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1984 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1984 Buick LeSabre is newer by 19 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1984 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 966 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, 1984 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 1984 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1984 Buick LeSabre 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. 1984 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1984 Buick LeSabre | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | Giulia | LeSabre |
Year Released | 1965 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 251 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2950 mm |