1976 Buick Estate vs. 2009 Fiat Sedici
To start off, 2009 Fiat Sedici is newer by 33 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 47 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Sedici. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Sedici. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 619 kg more than 2009 Fiat Sedici. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Fiat Sedici is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Sedici will offer significantly more control. 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 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Sedici. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Sedici. 1976 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2009 Fiat Sedici has manual transmission. 2009 Fiat Sedici will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 2009 Fiat Sedici | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Estate | Sedici |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
