1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano vs. 1971 Buick Riviera
To start off, both 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano and 1971 Buick Riviera were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Riviera (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 992 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. 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, 1971 Buick Riviera (617 Nm) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. (191 Nm). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano | 1971 Buick Riviera | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | Caimano | Riviera |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1278 cc | 7468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 617 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3110 mm |