2006 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1998 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2006 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP) has 92 more horse power than 2006 Alfa Romeo GT. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2006 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 125 kg more than 2006 Alfa Romeo GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo GT. (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alfa Romeo GT | 1998 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
| Model | GT | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 240 HP |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
