1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1941 Buick 40
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1941 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1941 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Buick 40 weights approximately 504 kg more than 1970 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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1941 Buick 40 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | 1750 | 40 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 4066 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1590 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3000 mm |