1974 Buick Centurion vs. 1974 Fiat 130
To start off, both 1974 Buick Centurion and 1974 Fiat 130 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 63 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Centurion weights approximately 470 kg more than 1974 Fiat 130. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 130. (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Centurion | 1974 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Centurion | 130 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2730 mm |
