1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1987 Buick Regal

To start off, 1987 Buick Regal is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 would be higher. At 2,843 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 260 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.

Because 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (244 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. (203 Nm). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. 1987 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 has manual transmission. 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 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.

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