1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1955 Buick 40
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Buick 40 (234 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Buick 40 weights approximately 723 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1955 Buick 40 (447 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (142 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1955 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1955 Buick 40 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | Giulia | 40 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5277 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 234 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1725 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3110 mm |