1971 Buick Centurion vs. 1976 Fiat 130
To start off, 1976 Fiat 130 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Centurion (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Centurion weights approximately 500 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.
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, 1971 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 130. 1971 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1976 Fiat 130 has manual transmission. 1976 Fiat 130 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Buick Centurion | 1976 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Buick | Fiat |
Model | Centurion | 130 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2730 mm |