1971 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1995 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 676 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior 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 Junior. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue, 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, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. 1995 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior has manual transmission. 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1995 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
| Model | Junior | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2820 mm |
