1961 Fiat Berline vs. 1979 Buick Century
To start off, 1979 Buick Century is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 3,213 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat Berline (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat Berline should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 160 kg more than 1961 Fiat Berline.
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, 1979 Buick Century (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Berline | 1979 Buick Century | |
| Make | Fiat | Buick |
| Model | Berline | Century |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 3213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
