1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1991 Buick Roadmaster
To start off, 1991 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 766 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Buick Roadmaster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1991 Buick Roadmaster (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (149 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1991 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. 1991 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 has manual transmission. 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1991 Buick Roadmaster | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | 33 | Roadmaster |
Year Released | 1990 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1712 cc | 5731 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |