1979 Buick Estate vs. 2000 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Estate would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 (226 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 360 kg more than 2000 Alfa Romeo 166.
Because 1979 Buick Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Buick Estate (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 166. (275 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo 166. 1979 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 has manual transmission. 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Estate | 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
| Make | Buick | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Estate | 166 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 72.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
