1949 Buick 40 vs. 1949 Fiat 500
To start off, both 1949 Buick 40 and 1949 Fiat 500 were released in the same year (1949). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,249 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Buick 40 (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1949 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1949 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Buick 40 weights approximately 1255 kg more than 1949 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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:
| 1949 Buick 40 | 1949 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | 40 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5249 cc | 569 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 610 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2010 mm |
