1974 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1974 Buick Riviera
To start off, both 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior and 1974 Buick Riviera were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior. 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, 1974 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior. 1974 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior has manual transmission. 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1974 Buick Riviera | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | Junior | Riviera |
Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 7468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 518 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3110 mm |