1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1977 Buick Electra
To start off, both 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud and 1977 Buick Electra were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Electra (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Electra weights approximately 870 kg more than 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Buick Electra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1977 Buick Electra (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. 1977 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud has manual transmission. 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1977 Buick Electra | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
| Model | Alfasud | Electra |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1286 cc | 5730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3030 mm |
