1962 Abarth 750 vs. 1979 Buick Electra
To start off, 1979 Buick Electra is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Electra (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1962 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1962 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 1190 kg more than 1962 Abarth 750. 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, 1979 Buick Electra (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 750. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1962 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1962 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 750 | 1979 Buick Electra | |
| Make | Abarth | Buick |
| Model | 750 | Electra |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3030 mm |
