1972 Buick Centurion vs. 1970 Fiat 124
To start off, 1972 Buick Centurion is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 124. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Centurion weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1970 Fiat 124. 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, 1972 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124. 1972 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1970 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1970 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Buick Centurion | 1970 Fiat 124 | |
Make | Buick | Fiat |
Model | Centurion | 124 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2430 mm |