1973 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1951 Buick 40
To start off, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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, 1951 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. (182 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1951 Buick 40 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | GTV | 40 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 4066 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 104.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3090 mm |