1973 Buick Centurion vs. 1959 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1973 Buick Centurion is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 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 172 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (53 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 1151 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. 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 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200. 1973 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1200 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1200 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 | 1959 Fiat 1200 | |
Make | Buick | Fiat |
Model | Centurion | 1200 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2350 mm |