1987 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1953 Buick 40
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,315 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 (130 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1953 Buick 40. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1953 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Buick 40 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 90.
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, 1953 Buick 40 (304 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 90. (176 Nm). This means 1953 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1953 Buick 40 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
| Model | 90 | 40 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4315 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 80.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3090 mm |
