1961 Buick Invicta vs. 1976 Fiat 130
To start off, 1976 Fiat 130 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Buick Invicta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Buick Invicta would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 468 kg more than 1976 Fiat 130. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Buick Invicta | 1976 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Invicta | 130 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1770 mm |
