1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1992 Buick Roadmaster
To start off, 1992 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 26 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (163 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1210 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, 1992 Buick Roadmaster (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1992 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1992 Buick Roadmaster | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | Giulia | Roadmaster |
Year Released | 1966 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 87 L |