1980 Alfa Romeo 179 vs. 1981 Buick Century
To start off, 1981 Buick Century is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 would be higher. At 3,213 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1981 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Century weights approximately 330 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179.
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, 1981 Buick Century (217 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. (177 Nm). This means 1981 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 | 1981 Buick Century | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
| Model | 179 | Century |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1430 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |
