1971 Buick GS vs. 1980 Ferrari Pinin

To start off, 1980 Ferrari Pinin is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1971 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Pinin should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari Pinin weights approximately 198 kg more than 1971 Buick GS. 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, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (459 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Buick GS. (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari Pinin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Buick GS.

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