1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1969 Buick GS

To start off, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 559 kg more than 1978 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, 1969 Buick GS (395 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (143 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.

Compare all specifications:

1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1969 Buick GS
Make Alfa Romeo Buick
Model Giulietta GS
Year Released 1978 1969
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1570 cc 5724 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 108 HP 190 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 143 Nm 395 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 78 mm 96.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82 mm 97.8 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1071 kg 1630 kg
Vehicle Length 4220 mm 5180 mm
Vehicle Width 1660 mm 1960 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2860 mm


 

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