1972 Buick Centurion vs. 1972 Fiat 125
To start off, both 1972 Buick Centurion and 1972 Fiat 125 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 135 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Centurion weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1972 Fiat 125. 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 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 125. 1972 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1972 Fiat 125 has manual transmission. 1972 Fiat 125 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 | 1972 Fiat 125 | |
Make | Buick | Fiat |
Model | Centurion | 125 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2430 mm |