1981 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1985 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1985 Buick LeSabre is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 528 kg more than 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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. 1985 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1985 Buick LeSabre | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | GTV | LeSabre |
Year Released | 1981 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2950 mm |