1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe vs. 1954 Buick 40
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 955 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe.
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, 1954 Buick 40 (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. (190 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe | 1954 Buick 40 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
| Model | Coupe | 40 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1675 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3110 mm |
