1976 Buick Estate vs. 1996 Fiat Armadillo
To start off, 1996 Fiat Armadillo is newer by 20 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 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Armadillo. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Armadillo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 511 kg more than 1996 Fiat Armadillo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Buick Estate (435 Nm) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Armadillo. (200 Nm). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Armadillo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 1996 Fiat Armadillo | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Estate | Armadillo |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1998 cc |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1374 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 1850 mm |
