1954 Buick 70 vs. 1974 Fiat 131
To start off, 1974 Fiat 131 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 70 would be higher. At 5,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 70 (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 131. (75 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 70 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 953 kg more than 1974 Fiat 131. 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 70 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 131. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 131. 1954 Buick 70 has automatic transmission and 1974 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1974 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Buick 70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Buick 70 | 1974 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Buick | Fiat |
Model | 70 | 131 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5274 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2500 mm |