2006 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 1970 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 36 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) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. (260 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159.
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, 1970 Buick Riviera (522 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. (322 Nm). This means 1970 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. 1970 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 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.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alfa Romeo 159 | 1970 Buick Riviera | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | 159 | Riviera |
Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3200 cc | 7468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 265 HP |
Torque | 322 Nm | 522 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |