1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1981 Buick Estate
To start off, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 860 kg more than 1982 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. 1981 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta has manual transmission. 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1981 Buick Estate | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | Alfetta | Estate |
Year Released | 1982 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1569 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 153 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2950 mm |