1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1976 Buick Electra
To start off, 1976 Buick Electra is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Electra (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 1000. (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 1125 kg more than 1958 Abarth 1000. 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, 1976 Buick Electra (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 1000. 1976 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1958 Abarth 1000 has manual transmission. 1958 Abarth 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 1000 | 1976 Buick Electra | |
| Make | Abarth | Buick |
| Model | 1000 | Electra |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 6598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3030 mm |
