1968 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1979 Buick Estate
To start off, 1979 Buick Estate is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 545 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Buick Estate (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1979 Buick Estate | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
| Model | Spider | Estate |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2950 mm |
