2002 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1970 Buick Riviera

To start off, 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Riviera (265 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Riviera weights approximately 531 kg more than 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1970 Buick Riviera 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 1970 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV, 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, 1970 Buick Riviera (522 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV. (385 Nm). This means 1970 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV. 1970 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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