1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2006 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2006 Buick Lucerne is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Lucerne (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 946 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 2006 Buick Lucerne (308 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2006 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Buick Lucerne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2006 Buick Lucerne | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | Giulia | Lucerne |
Year Released | 1969 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 308 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1946 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 68 L |