1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1962 Buick Invicta
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Buick Invicta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Buick Invicta would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Buick Invicta (325 HP) has 272 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 940 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, 1962 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 473 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1962 Buick Invicta 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. 1962 Buick Invicta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1962 Buick Invicta | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
| Model | Giulia | Invicta |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1760 cc | 6576 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 325 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1990 mm |
