1953 Buick 40 vs. 1975 Fiat 130
To start off, 1975 Fiat 130 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,315 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1953 Buick 40. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1953 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Buick 40 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1975 Fiat 130.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Buick 40 (304 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1953 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Buick 40 | 1975 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | 40 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4315 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.9 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2730 mm |
