1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1973 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (125 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Riviera weights approximately 940 kg more than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1973 Buick Riviera (518 Nm) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (149 Nm). This means 1973 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1973 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1973 Buick Riviera | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | Giulietta | Riviera |
Year Released | 1977 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1355 cc | 7468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 518 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 95 L |