1973 Buick Centurion vs. 1951 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1973 Buick Centurion is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 946 kg more than 1951 Fiat 1400. 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, 1973 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Fiat 1400. 1973 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1951 Fiat 1400 has manual transmission. 1951 Fiat 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Centurion | 1951 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Centurion | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2660 mm |
