1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1951 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,523 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 683 kg more than 1974 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, 1951 Buick LeSabre (517 Nm) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1951 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1951 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1951 Buick LeSabre | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | Giulia | LeSabre |
Year Released | 1974 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3523 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 517 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1723 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 151 L |