1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1982 Buick Electra
To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (81 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Electra weights approximately 460 kg more than 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1982 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1982 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1982 Buick Electra | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
| Model | Giulietta | Electra |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4128 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 100.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 95 L |
