1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2003 Buick Blackhawk
To start off, 2003 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 32 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 7,458 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Buick Blackhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Blackhawk (240 HP) has 159 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 585 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, 2003 Buick Blackhawk (692 Nm) has 588 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm). This means 2003 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2003 Buick Blackhawk 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. 2003 Buick Blackhawk will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2003 Buick Blackhawk | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | Giulia | Blackhawk |
Year Released | 1971 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 7458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 240 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 692 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 109.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 99.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3280 mm |