1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1997 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1997 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 32 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 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 1997 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1997 Buick Park Avenue 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. 1997 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1997 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
| Model | Giulia | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |
