1954 Buick 40 vs. 1959 Fiat 750

To start off, 1959 Fiat 750 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 40 (193 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 1135 kg more than 1959 Fiat 750. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1954 Buick 40 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 750.

Compare all specifications:

1954 Buick 40 1959 Fiat 750
Make Buick Fiat
Model 40 750
Year Released 1954 1959
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 5279 cc 746 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 193 HP 41 HP
Engine RPM 4100 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 410 Nm 54 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 61 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81.4 mm 64 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.5:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1720 kg 585 kg
Wheelbase Size 3110 mm 2010 mm


 

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