1975 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1984 Buick Estate
To start off, 1984 Buick Estate is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Estate weights approximately 905 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT. 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, 1984 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo GT | 1984 Buick Estate | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | GT | Estate |
Year Released | 1975 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 6598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2950 mm |