1974 Buick Centurion vs. 1969 Fiat 130
To start off, 1974 Buick Centurion is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Centurion (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 130. (161 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Centurion weights approximately 596 kg more than 1969 Fiat 130. 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, 1974 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 130. (218 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Buick Centurion | 1969 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Buick | Fiat |
Model | Centurion | 130 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2866 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1474 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2730 mm |