1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 1978 Buick Century is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 3,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Century (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Century weights approximately 860 kg more than 1960 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, 1978 Buick Century (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 850 | 1978 Buick Century | |
| Make | Abarth | Buick |
| Model | 850 | Century |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 3788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2760 mm |
