1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2003 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2003 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 37 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 710 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue 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 | 2003 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | Giulia | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1966 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1682 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |