1971 Buick Skylark vs. 1961 Fiat 500
To start off, 1971 Buick Skylark is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Skylark weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1961 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 Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Skylark | 1961 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Skylark | 500 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 1950 mm |
