1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1984 Buick Century
To start off, 1984 Buick Century is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick Century (110 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (77 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1984 Buick Century (197 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (121 Nm). This means 1984 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. 1984 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud has manual transmission. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1984 Buick Century | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | Alfasud | Century |
Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1350 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Horse Power | 77 HP | 110 HP |
Torque | 121 Nm | 197 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1364 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2662 mm |