1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1971 Buick Centurion
To start off, both 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 1971 Buick Centurion 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 (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Centurion (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Centurion weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Buick Centurion (498 Nm) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1971 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1971 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1971 Buick Centurion | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | Giulia | Centurion |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 7468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 498 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3160 mm |