1978 Buick Century vs. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1978 Buick Century is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (140 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Century weights approximately 60 kg more than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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, 1978 Buick Century (250 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm). This means 1978 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Century | 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
| Make | Buick | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Century | 2600 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 163 HP |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
