1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,213 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Century weights approximately 292 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. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (222 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 | 1978 Buick Century | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | GTV6 | Century |
Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2935 cc | 3213 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1138 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2760 mm |