1979 Buick LeSabre vs. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, 1979 Buick LeSabre is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 (106 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1979 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 253 kg more than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000.
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, 1979 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000. 1979 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 has manual transmission. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick LeSabre | 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
Make | Buick | Alfa Romeo |
Model | LeSabre | 2000 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1337 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |