1959 Abarth 750 vs. 1990 Buick Roadmaster
To start off, 1990 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1495 kg more than 1959 Abarth 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, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 750. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 750. 1990 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 750 | 1990 Buick Roadmaster | |
| Make | Abarth | Buick |
| Model | 750 | Roadmaster |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 5732 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| 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 | 535 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 62 L |
