1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 1978 Buick Century is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle would be higher. At 3,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Century weights approximately 560 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle.
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, 1978 Buick Century (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle. (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle | 1978 Buick Century | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | Eagle | Century |
Year Released | 1975 | 1978 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 3788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |