1976 Buick Estate vs. 1983 Fiat Uno
To start off, 1983 Fiat Uno is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1983 Fiat Uno. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1983 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 1109 kg more than 1983 Fiat Uno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Buick Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Fiat Uno, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1976 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Fiat Uno. (80 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Estate | 1983 Fiat Uno | |
Make | Buick | Fiat |
Model | Estate | Uno |
Year Released | 1976 | 1983 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 64.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2370 mm |