1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500.
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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm) has 536 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1500 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
Make | Buick | Fiat |
Model | Riviera | 1500 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1481 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 109 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 71.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2350 mm |