1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1971 Buick Skylark
To start off, 1971 Buick Skylark is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Skylark weights approximately 815 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. 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, 1971 Buick Skylark (366 Nm) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm). This means 1971 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1971 Buick Skylark | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | GTA | Skylark |
Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5724 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 366 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 68 L |