1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1977 Buick Regal
To start off, 1977 Buick Regal is newer by 9 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 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 640 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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, 1977 Buick Regal (224 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm). This means 1977 Buick Regal 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 | 1977 Buick Regal | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | GTA | Regal |
Year Released | 1968 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3214 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 224 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2750 mm |