1948 Fiat 500 vs. 1936 Buick Century
To start off, 1948 Fiat 500 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1936 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1936 Buick Century would be higher. At 5,247 cc (8 cylinders), 1936 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1936 Buick Century (165 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1936 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 500.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Fiat 500 | 1936 Buick Century | |
| Make | Fiat | Buick |
| Model | 500 | Century |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1936 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 569 cc | 5247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 52 mm | 86.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 108.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
