1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1959 Fiat 1100

To start off, 1971 Buick Riviera is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Riviera (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1100. 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 Riviera (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 544 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1100. 1971 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1100 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1971 Buick Riviera 1959 Fiat 1100
Make Buick Fiat
Model Riviera 1100
Year Released 1971 1959
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7468 cc 1089 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 311 HP 43 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 5300 RPM
Torque 617 Nm 73 Nm
Torque RPM 2600 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2040 kg 870 kg
Vehicle Length 5560 mm 3970 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1460 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 3110 mm 2340 mm


 

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