1965 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2005 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2005 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 432 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2005 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | Spider | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2582 cc | 3785 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 68 L |