1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1987 Buick Estate
To start off, 1987 Buick Estate is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 895 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, 1987 Buick Estate (435 Nm) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1987 Buick Estate 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. 1987 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1987 Buick Estate | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | Giulia | Estate |
Year Released | 1971 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 6598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 435 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2950 mm |