1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo vs. 2006 Buick Rainier
To start off, 2006 Buick Rainier is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rainier (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Rainier weights approximately 850 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. 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, 2006 Buick Rainier (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo | 2006 Buick Rainier | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
| Model | Scarabeo | Rainier |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 83 L |
