1954 Buick 40 vs. 1971 Fiat 850
To start off, 1971 Fiat 850 is newer by 17 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 142 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 850.
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 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 1971 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | 40 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2040 mm |
