1971 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2008 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2008 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 911 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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, 2008 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 2008 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2008 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | Spider | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1287 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 340 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3009 mm |