1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1962 Fiat 500
To start off, 1971 Buick Riviera is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 500 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 289 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1555 kg more than 1962 Fiat 500. 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 581 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500. 1971 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1962 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1962 Fiat 500 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 | 1962 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Buick | Fiat |
Model | Riviera | 500 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1962 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 22 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 617 Nm | 36 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 2980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 1850 mm |