1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1979 Buick Century
To start off, 1979 Buick Century is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 458 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Buick Century (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century 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 | 1979 Buick Century | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
| Model | Giulia | Century |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3214 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2760 mm |
