1959 Abarth 500 vs. 1981 Buick Estate
To start off, 1981 Buick Estate is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick Estate (153 HP) has 133 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 1435 kg more than 1959 Abarth 500. 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, 1981 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 500. 1981 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 500 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 500 | 1981 Buick Estate | |
Make | Abarth | Buick |
Model | 500 | Estate |
Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 153 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 97.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2950 mm |