1961 Abarth 700 vs. 2005 Buick Rainier
To start off, 2005 Buick Rainier is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rainier (276 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 1434 kg more than 1961 Abarth 700. 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, 2005 Buick Rainier (387 Nm) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 700. (69 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 700 | 2005 Buick Rainier | |
| Make | Abarth | Buick |
| Model | 700 | Rainier |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 2004 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 83 L |
