1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1990 Buick Century
To start off, 1990 Buick Century is newer by 19 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Century (109 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Because 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Buick Century, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Century. (183 Nm). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Century. 1990 Buick Century 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. 1990 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1990 Buick Century | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
| Model | Giulia | Century |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 109 HP |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1364 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2662 mm |
