1977 Buick Estate vs. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1977 Buick Estate is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Estate weights approximately 880 kg more than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. 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, 1977 Buick Estate (380 Nm) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1977 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Estate | 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
| Make | Buick | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Estate | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1953 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1883 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
