1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 vs. 1948 Buick 40
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1948 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 should accelerate faster than 1948 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Buick 40 weights approximately 557 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6.
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.
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1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 | 1948 Buick 40 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | GTV6 | 40 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2935 cc | 4066 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 78.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 104.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1138 kg | 1695 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3000 mm |