1991 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1976 Buick Estate
To start off, 1991 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1991 Alfa Romeo 75. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1991 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 824 kg more than 1991 Alfa Romeo 75. 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, 1976 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Alfa Romeo 75. 1976 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1991 Alfa Romeo 75 has manual transmission. 1991 Alfa Romeo 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1976 Buick Estate | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | 75 | Estate |
Year Released | 1991 | 1976 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1567 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 97.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1884 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2950 mm |