1951 Buick 40 vs. 2003 Fiat Seicento
To start off, 2003 Fiat Seicento is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick 40 (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 900 kg more than 2003 Fiat Seicento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1951 Buick 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Buick 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Seicento, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1951 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Seicento. (85 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1951 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick 40 | 2003 Fiat Seicento | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | 40 | Seicento |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 1116 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2210 mm |
