1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1974 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 790 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. 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, 1974 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (246 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1974 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
| Model | 90 | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 95 L |
