1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta
To start off, 1981 Buick LeSabre is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 510 kg more than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
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 LeSabre (251 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (176 Nm). This means 1981 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 1981 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta has manual transmission. 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick LeSabre | 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | |
Make | Buick | Alfa Romeo |
Model | LeSabre | Alfetta |
Year Released | 1981 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 1779 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 176 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1080 kg |