1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1957 Buick 40
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Buick 40 (248 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (170 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Buick 40 weights approximately 655 kg more than 1984 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, 1957 Buick 40 (515 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (283 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1957 Buick 40 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | Giulietta | 40 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 5967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 248 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1795 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3110 mm |