1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1949 Buick 40
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,249 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Buick 40 (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Buick 40 weights approximately 785 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 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.
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1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1949 Buick 40 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | Alfetta | 40 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5249 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 109.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1865 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3000 mm |