1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1980 Buick Electra
To start off, 1980 Buick Electra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 650 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750.
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, 1980 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. 1980 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 has manual transmission. 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1980 Buick Electra | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
| Model | 1750 | Electra |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1777 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 95 L |
