1970 Buick Centurion vs. 1977 Fiat 132

To start off, 1977 Fiat 132 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,467 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 132. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Centurion weights approximately 840 kg more than 1977 Fiat 132. 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, 1970 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 132. (148 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 132. 1970 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1977 Fiat 132 has manual transmission. 1977 Fiat 132 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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