1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1977 Buick Electra
To start off, 1977 Buick Electra is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Electra (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Electra weights approximately 1215 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. 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, 1977 Buick Electra (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850. 1977 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 850 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1977 Buick Electra | |
| Make | Abarth | Buick |
| Model | 850 | Electra |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 5730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3030 mm |
