1971 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1969 Buick GS
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Buick GS would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Buick GS (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA. 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, 1969 Buick GS (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1969 Buick GS | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
| Model | GTA | GS |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 75 L |
