1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1942 Buick 40
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (129 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1942 Buick 40. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1942 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Buick 40 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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.
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1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1942 Buick 40 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | Giulietta | 40 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1942 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1961 cc | 4066 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1655 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3000 mm |