1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 vs. 1982 Buick Electra
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 is newer by 2 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, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1982 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Electra weights approximately 552 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, 1982 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. (222 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. 1982 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 has manual transmission. 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 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:
1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 | 1982 Buick Electra | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | GTV6 | Electra |
Year Released | 1984 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2935 cc | 4128 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 100.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 86.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1138 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 95 L |