2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 1976 Buick Estate
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 27 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, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 384 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
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, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Estate. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Estate. 1976 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione has manual transmission. 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione 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:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 1976 Buick Estate | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
| Model | 8C Competizione | Estate |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4242 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1884 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2950 mm |
