1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1987 Buick Regal
To start off, 1987 Buick Regal is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Regal (276 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (104 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 4 kg more than 1987 Buick Regal.
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, 1987 Buick Regal (489 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (206 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 1987 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 has manual transmission. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1987 Buick Regal | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | Alfa 6 | Regal |
Year Released | 1981 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |