1995 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 1979 Buick LeSabre

To start off, 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1995 Alfa Romeo 146. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1995 Alfa Romeo 146. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 415 kg more than 1995 Alfa Romeo 146. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1979 Buick LeSabre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Buick LeSabre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Alfa Romeo 146, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Alfa Romeo 146. (115 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Alfa Romeo 146. 1979 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 has manual transmission. 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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